Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $600 (91 Rentals)

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56 Trinity Pl

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430 Delaware

430 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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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 131 Allen St priced from $925. Peace Bridge Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Central Buffalo apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925
Peace Bridge PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$945
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
Delaware FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Pine Harbor ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,136
The SinclairStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,139
Allentown SquareStudio B -ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio,1BA$1,175
Lofts Buffalo20SLP-91BR,1BA$1,200
Campus West1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Buffalo, NY

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Buffalo area is the $1.35 price per square foot 437 Franklin St Model at 437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3 in the in the Central Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Central Buffalo apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal starting at $1,695 with a $0.97 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.
437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3437 Franklin St3BR,1BA$1.35
The Lofts at Elk Terminal1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.97
The Granite Works2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.78
138 Seneca St138 Seneca St2BR,1BA$1.60
499 Franklin1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.86
Marin BuildingUnit 6 11-171BR,1.5BA$1.74
Twain Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.45
Days Park Commons120 Cottage #21BR,1.5BA$1.50
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
131 Allen Stone bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.81

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Buffalo is 131 Allen St which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Central Buffalo costs $2,694.

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 $2,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Buffalo.

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