Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo State Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (14 Rentals)

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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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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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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. Lafayette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable Buffalo State apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Black Rock VillageTwo Beds2BR,1BA$950
Lafayette ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$960
1116 Elmwood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Edge Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Pierce Arrow LoftsStudio (Furnished)Studio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo State, NY

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo State area is the $0.77 price per square foot 375 Military Rd Model at 375 Military Rd, Unit Unit2 in the in the Riverside Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Buffalo State apartment is the 239 Oxford Ave Model at 239 Oxford Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,550 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Hamlin Park 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.
375 Military Rd, Unit Unit2375 Military Rd3BR,1BA$0.77
239 Oxford Ave, Unit 2239 Oxford Ave3BR,1.5BA$0.97
620 Grant St, Unit 1620 Grant St3BR,1BA$1.07
745 Amherst St, Unit North Buffalo Amherst st745 Amherst St2BR,1BA$0.80
61 Manchester Pl, Unit 261 Manchester Pl2BR,1BA$1.19
144 Claremont Ave, Unit #11144 Claremont Ave3BR,1BA$1.08
Campus Walk OneC13BR,3BA$0.81
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Hertel Avenue Townhomes1 BR/1BA townhouse1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #49

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Black Rock Village which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Buffalo State costs $1,575.

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 $412 which is $1,163 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo State.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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