
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Babcock Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (55 Rentals)
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42 Princeton Pl

226 Longnecker St

241 Weimar St

30 Hobart St

18 Goethe St

444 Schiller St

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378 N Legion Dr

35 Benzinger St

494 S Ogden St
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111 Southside Pkwy

AP Lofts

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Antrim Apartments

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78 Portland St, Unit Charming apartment

141 Vandalia St, Unit Lower back

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52 Walden Ave

64 Sweet Ave

29 Macamley St, Unit Upper

56 Fredro St
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201 Mackinaw St

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92 Trowbridge St, Unit 2

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309 Mills St, Unit Lower

1150 Bailey Ave

1812 Clinton St

491 Emslie St

161 Edson St

89 Macamley St

700 Hopkins St

The Grid
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76 Hammerschmidt Ave

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43 Mount Vernon Ave, Unit Upper

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109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper

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67 Olcott Ave, Unit Upper

252 Cumberland Ave

Ellicott Homes

Towne Gardens

Noles Court

1100 Michigan Ave.

AC Lofts
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Walden Park Senior Complex

950 Broadway St

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The Forge on Broadway

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IS Lofts

562 Wilson St
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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 | $2,100 | $1,239 | $2,420 |
| Babcock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $704 | $2,910 |
| Babcock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $775 | $3,202 |
| Babcock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $1,100 | $3,628 |
| Babcock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $862 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Babcock Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Babcock area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at IS Lofts priced from $1,100. AP Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,222. Here are the most affordable Babcock apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| AP Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,222 |
| 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 June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Babcock area is the $0.60 price per square foot 309 Mills St Model at 309 Mills St, Unit Lower in the in the Hamlin Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Babcock apartment is the 67 Olcott Ave Model at 67 Olcott Ave, Unit Upper starting at $1,375 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the South Buffalo 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 Mills St, Unit Lower | 309 Mills St | 3BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 67 Olcott Ave, Unit Upper | 67 Olcott Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| AP Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper | 109 Unger Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 92 Trowbridge St, Unit 2 | 92 Trowbridge St | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 48 Mineral Springs Rd, Unit Lower | 48 Mineral Springs Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 201 Mackinaw St | 201 Mackinaw St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Trico Building Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 378 N Legion Dr | 378 N Legion Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 7 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 $273 which is $5,727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Babcock.
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