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

Black Rock Village

Lafayette Apartments

Edge Park Apartments

380 Grant St, Unit 380 Upper Front

57 Reservation St

Pierce Arrow Lofts
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 | $1,071 | $960 | $1,300 |
| Buffalo State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $975 | $2,419 |
| Buffalo State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $900 | $2,650 |
| Buffalo State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $910 | $2,700 |
| Buffalo State 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $755 | $3,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Village | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Lafayette Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| 1116 Elmwood | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Edge Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Pierce Arrow Lofts | Studio (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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 375 Military Rd, Unit Unit2 | 375 Military Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 239 Oxford Ave, Unit 2 | 239 Oxford Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| 620 Grant St, Unit 1 | 620 Grant St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 745 Amherst St, Unit North Buffalo Amherst st | 745 Amherst St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 61 Manchester Pl, Unit 2 | 61 Manchester Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 144 Claremont Ave, Unit #11 | 144 Claremont Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Campus Walk One | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| 844 Richmond Ave | 2 bedroom townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Lafayette-Barton | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Hertel Avenue Townhomes | 1 BR/1BA townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Best Local Schools in Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY
McKinley Vocational High School
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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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