
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Babcock Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (33 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Babcock?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Studio Apartments | $1,834 | $1,239 | $2,089 |
| Babcock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $704 | $2,910 |
| Babcock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $775 | $3,202 |
| Babcock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $1,100 | $3,778 |
| 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 AP Lofts priced from $1,028. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,028 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Grid | Studio A - Main | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
| The Phoenix Brewery Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Trico Building Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| The Lawrence | Discovery | Studio,1BA | $1,721 |
| 151 E Eagle St | Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Babcock, NY
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Babcock area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Babcock apartment is the Townhouse Model at 151 E Eagle St starting at $2,100 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 151 E Eagle St | Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Trico Building Apartments | B19 | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper | 109 Unger Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 314 Davey St, Unit 314 Davey Upper | 314 Davey St | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Phoenix Brewery Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Meidenbauer House | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.05 |
| The Grid | Studio A - Main | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
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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 $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Babcock?
The cheapest apartment in Babcock is AP Lofts which is listed at $1,028, while the average apartment in Babcock costs $2,857.
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 5 regular apartments in Babcock that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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