
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (53 Rentals)
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44 N Pearl St

56 Trinity Pl

201 Ellicott

294 S Elmwood Ave

290 S Elmwood Ave

76 Tracy St

Fairmount Apartments

20 Tracy St

Virginia Apartments
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41 Mariner St

Peace Bridge Place

473 Virginia St, Unit Rear

Delaware Franklin

51 Days Park

473 Virginia St, Unit Rear

85 W Chippewa St

360 Prospect Ave
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89 Johnson Park

585 Niagara St

181 Jersey St

Spaulding Building I

29 N Pearl St

90 Tracy St

Cottage Street Lofts

The Police Apartments

61 Johnson Park
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Central Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Buffalo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,389 | $795 | $2,056 |
Central Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $690 | $3,820 |
Central Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $760 | $5,000 |
Central Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,400 | $3,569 |
Central Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,949 | $845 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Central Buffalo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Buffalo area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 201 Ellicott priced from $909. Fairmount Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Central Buffalo apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $948 |
Virginia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Peace Bridge Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Delaware Franklin | Studio Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
Cottage Street Lofts | 72 Days Park (left) | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Buffalo, NY
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Buffalo area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms Model at The Knights @ 506 Delaware in the in the Central Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Central Buffalo apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Cathedral Place starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Buffalo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Knights @ 506 Delaware | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Cathedral Place | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
82 Fargo Ave, Unit 5 | 82 Fargo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Piano Factory Lofts | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Days Park Commons | 72 Days Park (3rd fl) | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Cottage Street Lofts | 118 Cottage (rear) | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
201 Ellicott | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
473 Virginia St, Unit Rear | 473 Virginia St | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
473 Virginia St, Unit Rear | 473 Virginia St | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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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 $1,200.
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 $331 which is $3,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Buffalo.
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