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

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76 Tracy St

BuffaloNY14201

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property at 29 N Pearl St

29 N Pearl St

BuffaloNY14202

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300 Ellicott St
Studio Apartments

300 Ellicott St

300 Ellicott StBuffalo, NY 14203
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430 Delaware
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Delaware

430 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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AC Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

AC Lofts

136 N Division StBuffalo, NY 14203
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479 Delaware Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

479 Delaware Ave

479 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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479-489 Delaware Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

479-489 Delaware Ave

487-489 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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The Graystone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Graystone

24 S Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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49 Johnson Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Johnson Park

49 Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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Carriage House Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House Square

41-43 W Tupper StBuffalo, NY 14202
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131 Allen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

131 Allen St

131 Allen StBuffalo, NY 14201
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401 Delaware
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

401 Delaware

395-403 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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The Sinclair
Studio Apartments

The Sinclair

465 Washington StBuffalo, NY 14203
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201 West Huron
1 Bedroom Apartments

201 West Huron

201 W Huron StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Turner Bros. Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turner Bros. Lofts

295 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14201
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20 Saint Louis Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 Saint Louis Place

14-20 Saint Louis PlBuffalo, NY 14202
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Allentown Square
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Allentown Square

97 West AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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Central Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$909
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$948
Virginia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Peace Bridge PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Delaware FranklinStudio UnitStudio,1BA$1,090
Pine Harbor ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,136
The Police ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,178
Cottage Street Lofts72 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Knights @ 506 Delaware2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.62
Cathedral Place2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
82 Fargo Ave, Unit 582 Fargo Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
Piano Factory Lofts2BR2BR,1BA$1.79
The Police Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.67
Days Park Commons72 Days Park (3rd fl)1BR,1BA$1.50
Cottage Street Lofts118 Cottage (rear)2BR,1BA$1.62
201 Ellicott2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.68
473 Virginia St, Unit Rear473 Virginia St1BR,1BA$1.56
473 Virginia St, Unit Rear473 Virginia St1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Buffalo, New York. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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