
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Babcock Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (41 Rentals)
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629 Broadway

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2007 Broadway St

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1661 Clinton St, Unit lower, Unit lower

30 Hobart St

109 Spaulding St

221 Maple St

AP Lofts
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106 Reiman St

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Antrim Apartments

141 Vandalia St, Unit Lower back

South City Apartments

52 Walden Ave

64 Sweet Ave

111 N Ogden St

2111 Seneca St
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226 Longnecker St

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201 Mackinaw St

262 Indian Church Rd

58 Como Ave, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

42 Linden Park

91 Cable St

26 Madison St

Ellicott Homes
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Towne Gardens

1100 Michigan Ave.

Noles Court

AC Lofts

Walden Park Senior Complex

950 Broadway St

Hydraulics Lofts

The Forge on Broadway
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305 Cable St

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The Barrel Factory Lofts

IS Lofts

562 Wilson St

156 James St
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228 Adams St
Babcock, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Babcock?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Studio Apartments | $1,531 | $1,239 | $1,772 |
| Babcock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $704 | $2,659 |
| Babcock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $775 | $3,161 |
| Babcock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $1,100 | $3,220 |
| Babcock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $862 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Babcock Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available Babcock Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Babcock area of Buffalo, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Antrim Apartments priced from $1,075. IS Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Babcock apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Apartments | Crest | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| AP Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,214 |
| Park Place Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| The Grid | Studio A - Main | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
| St John Tower Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Babcock, NY
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Babcock area is the $0.97 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Babcock apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at AP Lofts starting at $1,214 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Babcock apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| AP Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper | 109 Unger Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 201 Mackinaw St | 201 Mackinaw St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 136 Milton St, Unit Upper | 136 Milton St | 4BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1901 Seneca St, Unit 1 | 1901 Seneca St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 2007 Broadway St | 2007 Broadway St | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| St John Tower Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Antrim Apartments | Crest | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Babcock Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Babcock?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Babcock is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Babcock?
The cheapest apartment in Babcock is IS Lofts which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Babcock costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Babcock?
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 8 regular apartments in Babcock 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 Babcock?
Cheap apartments in Babcock have an average cost of $290 which is $5,710 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Babcock.
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