
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo River Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Buffalo River area of Buffalo.


Ellicott Town Center

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135 Folger St, Unit Lower

AP Lofts

27 Folger St
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94 Edson St
Buffalo River, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo River?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River Studio Apartments | $1,520 | $1,400 | $1,650 |
| Buffalo River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $690 | $1,995 |
| Buffalo River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $550 | $5,000 |
| Buffalo River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $625 | $3,200 |
| Buffalo River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,092 | $675 | $1,758 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Buffalo River Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available Buffalo River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buffalo River area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at AP Lofts priced from $1,045. Pine Harbor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,136. Here are the most affordable Buffalo River apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Sinclair | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo River, NY
As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo River area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Buffalo River apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at AP Lofts starting at $1,045 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo River 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 | $1.57 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Piano Factory Lofts | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 135 Folger St, Unit Lower | 135 Folger St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Barcalo Living | Hudson | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Seneca One | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 100 South | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Buffalo River, Buffalo, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo River Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Buffalo River?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buffalo River is under $1,655.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo River?
The cheapest apartment in Buffalo River is AP Lofts which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Buffalo River costs $1,762.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buffalo River?
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 10 regular apartments in Buffalo River 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 Buffalo River?
Cheap apartments in Buffalo River have an average cost of $709 which is $1,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo River.
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