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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbus Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $800 (12 Rentals)
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$1,136 - $1,7581 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pine Harbor Apartments
10 7th StBuffalo, NY 14201
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$1,200 - $1,900Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Police Apartments
74 Franklin StBuffalo, NY 14202
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Columbus, Buffalo, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,537 | $850 | $2,300 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $925 | $3,820 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $1,350 | $1,975 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $1,300 | $1,575 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,758 | $1,758 |
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbus area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Harbor Apartments priced from $1,136. The Police Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 100 South | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NY
As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.67 price per square foot 1 Bed Model at The Police Apartments in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 100 South starting at $1,595 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 100 South | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbus is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Pine Harbor Apartments which is listed at $1,136, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $1,832.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?
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 4 regular apartments in Columbus 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 Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Columbus have an average cost of $825 which is $1,007 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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