Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo State Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (54 Rentals)

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709 Richmond Ave, Unit 1
$1,500
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709 Richmond Ave, Unit 1

709 Richmond AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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722 W Delavan Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

722 W Delavan Ave

722 W Delavan AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Lafayette Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

870 Lafayette AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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1116 Elmwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

1116 Elmwood

1116 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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790 Amherst St
2 Bedroom Apartments

790 Amherst St

790 Amherst StBuffalo, NY 14216
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Ashland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashland Apartments

712-718 Ashland AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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669 Potomac Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

669 Potomac Ave

669 Potomac AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Lafayette-Barton
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette-Barton

115 Lafayette AveBuffalo, NY 14213
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243 Dearborn St
1 Bedroom Apartments

243 Dearborn St

243 Dearborn StBuffalo, NY 14207
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50 Gates Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 Gates Cir

50 Gates CirBuffalo, NY 14209
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The Dorian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorian

1485 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14213
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40 Gates Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Gates Cir

40 Gates CirBuffalo, NY 14209
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ARCO Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ARCO Lofts

1807 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14207
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Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buffalo State Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buffalo State area of Buffalo, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Black Rock Village priced from $950. Edge Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Buffalo State apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Black Rock VillageTwo Beds2BR,1BA$950
Edge Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Pierce Arrow LoftsStudio (Furnished)Studio,1BA$1,150
Parksite2 bedroom suite2BR,1BA$1,295
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1,295
The MentholatumOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,352
Vintage FlatsTWO1BR,1BA$1,415
2269-2281 Delaware Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo State, NY

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo State area is the $1.06 price per square foot 103 Lancaster Ave Model at 103 Lancaster Ave, Unit 3 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Buffalo State apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Mentholatum starting at $1,916 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo State apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
103 Lancaster Ave, Unit 3103 Lancaster Ave3BR,1BA$1.06
The MentholatumTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.47
The John Kam Malt House2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
Campus Walk OneC13BR,3BA$0.81
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
82 Kail St, Unit 182 Kail St2BR,1BA$1.18
188 Claremont Ave, Unit 188 Claremont Lower188 Claremont Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
Monarch 7162x2 B12BR,2BA$0.85
Parksite2 bedroom suite2BR,1BA$1.30
Black Rock VillageOne Beds1BR,1BA$1.46

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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 State Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Buffalo State?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buffalo State is under $1,450.

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

The cheapest apartment in Buffalo State is Black Rock Village which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Buffalo State costs $1,976.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buffalo State?

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 9 regular apartments in Buffalo State 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 State?

Cheap apartments in Buffalo State have an average cost of $364 which is $1,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo State.

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