Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $1,350 (4 Rentals)

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property at 31 Fargo Ave
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Nov 1
Luxury

31 Fargo Ave, Unit Lower Rear

31 Fargo Ave
BuffaloNY14201
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property at 884 Main St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

884 Main St, Unit 4

884 Main St
BuffaloNY14202

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property at 884 Main St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

884 Main St, Unit 5

884 Main St
BuffaloNY14202

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Buffalo, NY

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Buffalo area is the $1.53 price per square foot Townhouse Model at 151 E Eagle St in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Central Buffalo apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal starting at $2,055 with a $1.59 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.
151 E Eagle StTownhouse2BR,2BA$1.53
The Lofts at Elk Terminal2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The Buffalo Palace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
2 Virginia Pl, Unit 12 Virginia Pl1BR,1.5BA$1.36
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
479 Delaware Avenue479 Delaware Avenue - 51BR,1BA$1.42
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
78 Prospect Ave, Unit 378 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Buffalo

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Buffalo?

There are currently 210 Apartments for Rent in Central Buffalo, NY with pricing that ranges from $704 to $3,778. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Buffalo ranging from $1,350 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Buffalo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Buffalo ranges from $1,350 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,230.

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