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

58 Trinity Pl

294 S Elmwood Ave

Fairmount Apartments

Virginia Apartments

585 Niagara St

41 Mariner St

Peace Bridge Place

89 Johnson Park

360 Prospect Ave

Delaware Franklin

Pine Harbor Apartments

201 Ellicott

AM&A's Warehouse Lofts

68 Prospect Ave

The Police Apartments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,348 | $849 | $2,400 |
| Central Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $690 | $3,820 |
| Central Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $760 | $5,000 |
| Central Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $1,300 | $2,900 |
| Central Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $845 | $4,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $948 |
| Virginia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Peace Bridge Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Delaware Franklin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Days Park Commons | 72 Rear | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Bosche Lofts and 910 Main Street. | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 628 Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor | 628 Washington St | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 460 Prospect Ave | LowerFurnished | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 95 Perry St, Unit 202 | 95 Perry St | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Cathedral Place | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 504 Washington St, Unit Lower | 504 Washington St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| 125 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1 | 125 Elmwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Days Park Commons | 72 Days Park #2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| 625 Main Street | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 60 Mariner St, Unit 1 | 60 Mariner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 $1,365.
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.
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