583 Clinton St
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8 Heussy Ave, Unit Lower
8 Heussy Ave
BuffaloNY14220
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156 James St
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102 Macamley St
BuffaloNY14220
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21 Amber St, Unit Upper
21 Amber St
BuffaloNY14220
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Buffalo River, Buffalo, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Buffalo River?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,150 | $1,100 | $4,250 |
| Buffalo River 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,514 | $1,195 | $2,150 |
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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 $1,028. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,028 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| 130 Pearl St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo River, NY
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo River area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Buffalo River apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 100 South starting at $2,325 with a $1.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 100 South | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| The Alexandre Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper | 109 Unger Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Buffalo Palace Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Marin Building | Unit 6 11-17 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| 130 Pearl St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 10 Lafayette Sq | 1603 | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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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What type of rentals are currently available in Buffalo River?
There are currently 123 Apartments for Rent in Buffalo River, NY with pricing that ranges from $704 to $3,200. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo River ranging from $615 to $4,250.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Buffalo River ranges from $615 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,864.
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