Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo River Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (45 Rentals)

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property at 140 Seymour St

$1,500 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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140 Seymour St

BuffaloNY14210
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Ellicott Homes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ellicott Homes

424 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Towne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Gardens

440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Downing Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Downing Apartments

30 Latona CtBuffalo, NY 14220
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AC Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

AC Lofts

136 N Division StBuffalo, NY 14203
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201 Ellicott
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Ellicott

201 Ellicott StBuffalo, NY 14203
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Hydraulics Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hydraulics Lofts

500 Seneca 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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

McDermott Lofts

169 Elk StBuffalo, NY 14210
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The Sinclair
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sinclair

465 Washington StBuffalo, NY 14203
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130 Pearl St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130 Pearl St

130 Pearl StBuffalo, NY 14202
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Apartments at the Hub
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at the Hub

145-149 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14203
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Webb of Buffalo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webb of Buffalo

90-92 Pearl StBuffalo, NY 14202
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301 Ohio St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

301 Ohio St

301 Ohio StBuffalo, NY 14204
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The Glenny
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Glenny

251 Main StBuffalo, NY 14203
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Cathedral Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Commons

128 Pearl StBuffalo, NY 14202
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Buffalo River, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 $1,028. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,028
Pine Harbor ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,136
The SinclairStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,139
130 Pearl St1/11BR,1BA$1,285
The Buffalo Palace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Piano Factory Lofts2BR2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo River, NY

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo River area is the $1.68 price per square foot DiFranco Model at Barcalo Living in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $2,531. The second greatest value Buffalo River apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 100 South starting at $2,195 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Barcalo LivingDiFranco3BR,2BA$1.68
100 South2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.69
The Lofts at Elk Terminal2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.70
138 Seneca St138 Seneca St2BR,1BA$1.60
109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper109 Unger Ave3BR,1BA$1.15
The Buffalo Palace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
92 Trowbridge St, Unit 292 Trowbridge St3BR,1BA$1.09
Marin BuildingUnit 6 11-171BR,1.5BA$1.74
201 Mackinaw St201 Mackinaw St2BR,1BA$1.40
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo River Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo River?

The cheapest apartment in Buffalo River is AP Lofts which is listed at $1,028, while the average apartment in Buffalo River costs $1,789.

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 $412 which is $1,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo River.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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