Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $600 (38 Rentals)

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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 2 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
Studio to 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 3 Bedroom Apartments

401 Delaware

395-403 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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201 West Huron
1 to 2 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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Allentown Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allentown Square

97 West AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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Campus West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Campus West

129 West AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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20 Saint Louis Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20 Saint Louis Place

14-20 Saint Louis PlBuffalo, NY 14202
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Cottage Street Lofts
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Cottage Street Lofts

118-126 Cottage StBuffalo, 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 Studio unit found at Fairmount Apartments priced from $948. Virginia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Central Buffalo apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$948
Virginia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Peace Bridge PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Delaware FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
Pine Harbor ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,136
The Police ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Days Park Commons72 Rear2BR,1BA$1,250
Bosche Lofts and 910 Main Street.1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Buffalo, NY

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Buffalo area is the $1.53 price per square foot 628 Washington St Model at 628 Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Central Buffalo apartment is the LowerFurnished Model at 460 Prospect Ave starting at $2,250 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Central 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.
628 Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor628 Washington St2BR,2BA$1.53
460 Prospect AveLowerFurnished3BR,1BA$1.25
95 Perry St, Unit 20295 Perry St2BR,2BA$1.28
Cathedral Place2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
504 Washington St, Unit Lower504 Washington St1BR,1.5BA$1.26
125 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1125 Elmwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.38
The Lofts at Elk Terminal2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.39
Days Park Commons72 Days Park #21BR,1.5BA$1.50
625 Main Street2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
60 Mariner St, Unit 160 Mariner St2BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #12

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,365.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Buffalo?

The cheapest apartment in Central Buffalo is Virginia Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Central Buffalo costs $1,800.

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 $521 which is $1,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Buffalo.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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