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Peace Bridge Place
111 Porter AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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The Police Apartments
74 Franklin StBuffalo, NY 14202
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65 Whitney Pl, Unit 65 Whitney Place
65 Whitney Pl
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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 | $1,446 | $875 | $2,056 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $925 | $3,820 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,309 | $3,750 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $1,512 | $3,569 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $1,687 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbus Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbus area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Peace Bridge Place priced from $1,065. Pine Harbor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,091. Here are the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Bridge Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
| Pine Harbor | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
| The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
| The Grid | Studio A - Main | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
| 130 Pearl | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NY
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,620. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the E1 Model at The Annex Apartments starting at $2,420 with a $2.54 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 Lofts at Elk Terminal | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| The Annex Apartments | E1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Trico Building Apartments | A8_P | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Theater Place Apartments | 780 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Vistas at Avant | 1 Bedroom w. Premium Corner View & Whirlpool | 1BR,1BA | $4.42 |
| 130 Pearl | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Pine Harbor | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Michigan Place Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| The Grid | Studio A - Main | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbus, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #15
Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Columbus Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,130.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Pine Harbor which is listed at $1,091, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $4,000.
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 $305 which is $3,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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