
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo State Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (14 Rentals)
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65 Peter St, Unit Lower

15 Grove St

Lafayette Apartments

115 Ledger St, Unit Ledger 1

Edge Park Apartments

10 Garner Ave
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8 Garner Ave

Linwood Lafayette Senior Apartments

722 W Delavan Ave

Black Rock Village

790 Amherst St

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669 Potomac Ave
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Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo State?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo State Studio Apartments | $1,079 | $960 | $1,300 |
| Buffalo State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $1,050 | $2,419 |
| Buffalo State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $900 | $2,650 |
| Buffalo State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $910 | $3,500 |
| Buffalo State 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $755 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Buffalo State Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available Buffalo State Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buffalo State area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Lafayette Apartments priced from $960. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Edge Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Hertel Avenue Townhomes | 1 BR/1BA townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Pierce Arrow Lofts | Studio (Furnished) | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Lafayette-Barton | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,219 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo State, NY
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo State area is the $1.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Mentholatum in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,916. The second greatest value Buffalo State apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The John Kam Malt House starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Riverside Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo State apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mentholatum | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| The John Kam Malt House | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 693 Linwood Ave, Unit 693 Linwood Ave | 693 Linwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Campus Walk One | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| 764 Amherst St, Unit amherst street | 764 Amherst St | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 844 Richmond Ave | 2 bedroom townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Hertel Avenue Townhomes | 1 BR/1BA townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Lafayette-Barton | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 115 Ledger St, Unit Ledger 1 | 115 Ledger St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Parksite | 2 bedroom suite | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Best Local Schools in Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY
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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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo State?
The cheapest apartment in Buffalo State is Edge Park Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Buffalo State costs $1,497.
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 8 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 $310 which is $1,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo State.
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