
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Rock Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $640 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Black Rock area of Buffalo.


Black Rock Village

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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 | $1,742 | $975 | $2,880 |
| Black Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $900 | $2,732 |
| Black Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $920 | $2,600 |
| Black Rock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $640 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 9 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 2 Beds unit found at Black Rock Village priced from $950. Pierce Arrow Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Black Rock apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Village | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Rock, NY
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Black Rock area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The John Kam Malt House in the in the Riverside Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Black Rock apartment is the C2 Model at Campus Walk One starting at $920 with a $0.74 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 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Campus Walk One | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $0.74 |
| Monarch 716 | 2x2 B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Marina Vista (Income Qualifications Apply) | 2 Bedroom [Min/Max Income Limits Apply] | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Black Rock Village | One Beds | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Pierce Arrow Lofts | Studio (Furnished) | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
| Vintage Flats | TWO | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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 Black Rock Village which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Black Rock costs $1,976.
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 8 regular apartments in Black Rock that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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