Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Babcock Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (24 Rentals)

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32 Milford St

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Towne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Gardens

440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Noles Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Noles Court

99 Best StBuffalo, NY 14209
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1100 Michigan Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Michigan Ave.

1100 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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AC Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

AC Lofts

136 N Division StBuffalo, NY 14203
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950 Broadway St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

950 Broadway St

950 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14212
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Hydraulics Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hydraulics Lofts

500 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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The Forge on Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Forge on Broadway

490 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Seneca Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seneca Street Lofts

550 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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McDermott Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

McDermott Lofts

169 Elk StBuffalo, NY 14210
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Babcock, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 Park Place Townhomes priced from $1,170. The Grid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,239. Here are the most affordable Babcock apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,170
The GridStudio A - MainStudio,1BA$1,239
Trico Building ApartmentsA1.31BR,1BA$1,550
AP Lofts at LarkinvilleMarket Rate 2x22BR,2BA$1,624
Meidenbauer House1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Babcock, NY

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Babcock area is the $1.31 price per square foot Market Rate 2x2 Model at AP Lofts at Larkinville in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,624. The second greatest value Babcock apartment is the 34 Geary St Model at 34 Geary St, Unit 2 starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AP Lofts at LarkinvilleMarket Rate 2x22BR,2BA$1.31
34 Geary St, Unit 234 Geary St3BR,1BA$1.09
1814 William St, Unit Upper rear 41814 William St2BR,1BA$1.20
Trico Building ApartmentsA8_P1BR,1BA$2.35
Barcalo LivingHudson1BR,1BA$2.43
Meidenbauer House2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.46
Michigan Place Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.42
Park Place TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.95
The GridStudio A - MainStudio ,1BA$3.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Babcock, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Babcock Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Babcock Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Babcock?

The cheapest apartment in Babcock is The Grid which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Babcock costs $2,397.

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 1 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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