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Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buffalo, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Buffalo, NY area range in price from $550 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,233. The three Buffalo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Emerson at $550, Outer Niagara Falls at $636, and Paramount at $890. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Buffalo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Emerson$1,287$55046
Outer Niagara Falls$1,310$63635
Paramount$1,365$89074
Triangle$1,375$55041
Bonnet St$1,375$890156
Cardinal OHara$1,375$890153
Lakeview$1,400$95018
Sloan$1,400$90042
Kenmore NE$1,400$87080
Elmwood North$1,435$89066

Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Camelot Village priced from $800. Camelot Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camelot Village1BR/1BA Garden Level1BR,1BA$800
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Willow Grove ApartmentsStudio SMALLStudio,1BA$850
Hyde Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY

As of August 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $0.77 price per square foot 375 Military Rd Model at 375 Military Rd, Unit 1 and 2 in the in the Riverside Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 1833 Kensington Ave Model at 1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,445 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Kenfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
375 Military Rd, Unit 1 and 2375 Military Rd3BR,1BA$0.77
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 11833 Kensington Ave2BR,2BA$0.97
121 Scoville Ave, Unit Upstairs121 Scoville Ave2BR,1BA$0.79
470 Winspear Ave, Unit 2nd floor470 Winspear Ave2BR,1BA$0.86
The Westbrook Apartments2 bedroom/1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
911 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1 lower911 Glenwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.04
159 Laurel St, Unit Lower159 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.83
161 Whitehall Ave, Unit 2161 Whitehall Ave2BR,1BA$0.91
51 Warring Ave, Unit Upper51 Warring Ave2BR,1BA$1.05
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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Buffalo Overview

Located on the eastern shores of the mighty Lake Erie and playing host to the world-famous Niagara Falls, Buffalo is the Empire State's second most populated area right behind the bright lights of New York City. Boasting over a million residents and a working-class charm that dates back decades, this industry-heavy destination is affectionately referred to as 'The Queen City' for good reason. With a wide variety of Buffalo apartments available to residents, life in this wonderful city might be only moments away!

Why live in Buffalo, NY?

With economic incentives running high and a ton of options, Buffalo apartments are among the more affordable living arrangements in New York state, and are also a great place to raise a family. The Blue-collar streak of the residents is proud and unwavering, lending the entire city a gritty charm that is wholly unique. Home to over fifty art galleries and over twenty professional theater companies, Buffalo is a cultural hub for the upstate New York area. Offering easy access to not only the scenic beauty of the numerous lakes and woodlands that surround the city, but also the wilds of Canada, Buffalo has much to offer to potential residents of all walks of life.

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Getting Around Buffalo, NY

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Buffalo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buffalo is under $915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo?

The cheapest apartment in Buffalo is Camelot Village which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Buffalo costs $2,233.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buffalo?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 501 regular apartments in Buffalo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Buffalo?

Cheap apartments in Buffalo have an average cost of $312 which is $1,921 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo.

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