
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $704 (64 Rentals)


476 Niagara St

201 Ellicott

294 S Elmwood Ave

131 Allen St

The Buffalo Lafayette

41 Mariner St

946 Main St

Pine Harbor Apartments

Campus West
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Peace Bridge Place

51 Days Park

60 1/2 Days Park

181 Allen St

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Allentown Square

96 Fargo Ave

Delaware Franklin

451 Franklin St
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Bosche Lofts and 910 Main Street.

493 Delaware Ave

Sidway Apartments & Lofts

The Sinclair

Days Park Commons

St John Tower Apartments

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138 Seneca St

The Police Apartments

Twain Tower

25 Whitney Pl
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Trico Building Apartments

Piano Factory Lofts

The Lofts at Elk Terminal

Seneca One

10 Lafayette Sq

430 Delaware

Holling Place Apartments

The Surrey Apartments

479 Delaware Ave

Touraine Apartments
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49 Johnson Park

479-489 Delaware Ave

The Graystone

Ellicott Park Townhomes

201 West Huron

26 Irving Place Apartments

401 Delaware

Virginia Apartments

IS Lofts

Turner Bros. Lofts
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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 | $1,480 | $925 | $2,700 |
Central Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $704 | $4,220 |
| Central Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $775 | $3,202 |
| Central Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,400 | $3,100 |
| Central Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $862 | $4,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #20
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Central Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
Emerson School of Hospitality
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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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Buffalo?
The cheapest apartment in Central Buffalo is 201 Ellicott which is listed at $863, while the average apartment in Central Buffalo costs $2,639.
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 $534 which is $2,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Buffalo.
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