
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Rock Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $600 (6 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Black Rock area of Buffalo.


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Black Rock, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Black Rock?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Studio Apartments | $1,225 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Black Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $925 | $2,419 |
| Black Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $900 | $2,629 |
| Black Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $910 | $2,600 |
| Black Rock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $640 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Black Rock Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available Black Rock Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Black Rock area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Pierce Arrow Lofts priced from $1,150. Marina Vista (Income Qualifications Apply) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,363. Here are the most affordable Black Rock apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow Lofts | Studio (Furnished) | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Marina Vista (Income Qualifications Apply) | 2 Bedroom [Min/Max Income Limits Apply] | 2BR,1BA | $1,363 |
| Vintage Flats | SEVENTEEN | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Rock, NY
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Black Rock area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The John Kam Malt House in the in the Riverside Park neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Black Rock apartment is the C1 Model at Campus Walk One starting at $910 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Riverside Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Black Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John Kam Malt House | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Campus Walk One | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Monarch 716 | 2x2 B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Marina Vista (Income Qualifications Apply) | 2 Bedroom [Min/Max Income Limits Apply] | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Pierce Arrow Lofts | Studio (Furnished) | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
| Vintage Flats | SEVENTEEN | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Black Rock Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Black Rock?
The cheapest apartment in Black Rock is Vintage Flats which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Black Rock costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Black Rock?
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 20 regular apartments in Black Rock that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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