
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $690 (35 Rentals)


201 Ellicott

294 S Elmwood Ave

290 S Elmwood Ave

455 Franklin St
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585 Niagara St

89 Johnson Park

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Buffalo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,420 | $795 | $2,056 |
Central Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $690 | $3,820 |
Central Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $760 | $5,000 |
Central Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,400 | $3,569 |
Central Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $845 | $4,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Buffalo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Buffalo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Buffalo is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Buffalo?
The cheapest apartment in Central Buffalo is 201 Ellicott which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in Central Buffalo costs $3,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Buffalo?
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 6 regular apartments in Central Buffalo 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 Central Buffalo?
Cheap apartments in Central Buffalo have an average cost of $328 which is $3,622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Buffalo.
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