Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo State Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (52 Rentals)

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$950 - $1,550

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757 Amherst St

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568 Bird Ave, Unit 3
$1,000
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568 Bird Ave, Unit 3

568 Bird AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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1042 Elmwood Ave
$1,100 - $1,125
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1042 Elmwood Ave

1042 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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228 W Delavan Ave, Unit Lower
$1,100
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$1,100
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228 W Delavan Ave, Unit Lower

228 W Delavan AveBuffalo, NY 14213
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36 Tremont Ave, Unit 1
$1,350
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36 Tremont Ave, Unit 1

36 Tremont AveBuffalo, NY 14213
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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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The Dorian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorian

1485 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14213
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50 Gates Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 Gates Cir

50 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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40 Gates Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Gates Cir

40 Gates CirBuffalo, NY 14209

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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
Vintage FlatsTWO1BR,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo State, NY

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo State area is the $1.60 price per square foot 84 Manchester Pl Model at 84 Manchester Pl, Unit Upper in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Buffalo State apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The John Kam Malt House starting at $1,700 with a $1.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
84 Manchester Pl, Unit Upper84 Manchester Pl4BR,2BA$1.60
The John Kam Malt House2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
414 Hoyt St, Unit Lower Unit414 Hoyt St3BR,1BA$1.33
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
Monarch 7162x2 B12BR,2BA$0.86
228 W Delavan Ave, Unit Lower228 W Delavan Ave3BR,1BA$1.06
434 Potomac Ave, Unit 1434 Potomac Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
Parksite2 bedroom suite2BR,1BA$1.30
1042 Elmwood Ave1042 Elmwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.61
Black Rock VillageOne Beds1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo State Apartments

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 $1,650.

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.

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