
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY (59 Rentals)


Theater Place Apartments

The Lofts at Elk Terminal

The Police Apartments

10 Lafayette Sq

Ansonia Center

The Buffalo Palace Apartments

Piano Factory Lofts

The Buffalo Lafayette

Ellicott Town Center
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61 Johnson Park

136 Seneca St

610 Main St

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Cathedral Commons

Historic Warehouse Lofts

IS Lofts

Mohawk Place

472-474 Main St

The Statler
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331 Franklin St

85 W Chippewa St

The ACB Building

32 Tracy St

173 Elm St

110 Pearl St

89 Johnson Park

341-343 Franklin St

163-173 Broadway St

38 Tracy St
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76-78 Tracy St

Holling Place Apartments

The Graystone

49 Johnson Park

Touraine Apartments

201 Ellicott

AM&A's Warehouse Lofts

JR Barrington Building

The Glenny

130 Pearl St
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The Sinclair

Planing Mill

Cathedral Place

Seneca One

The Belesario

Vistas at Avant

625 Main Street

The Antonio

Oak School Lofts

Ellicott Lofts
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Downtown Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Buffalo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,305 | $975 | $1,550 |
Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $704 | $2,000 |
| Downtown Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $775 | $2,700 |
| Downtown Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Downtown Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $862 | $862 | $862 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Largest Available Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Buffalo area of Buffalo, NY is found at Marin Building and is listed at 1,051 square feet priced from $1,830. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Building | Unit 6 11-17 | 1,051 Sq Ft | $1,830 |
| The Buffalo Palace Apartments | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,600 | |
| 10 Lafayette Sq | 1601 | 886 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| Theater Place Apartments | 880 SF | 880 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 800 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| AM&A's Warehouse Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 765 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| 130 Pearl St | 1/1 | 674 Sq Ft | $1,285 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Buffalo of Buffalo, NY is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,100 at IS Lofts. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Buffalo is currently $1,609. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,100 |
| 130 Pearl St | 1/1 | $1,285 |
| AM&A's Warehouse Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,300 |
| Theater Place Apartments | 830 SF | $1,700 |
| 10 Lafayette Sq | 1603 | $1,750 |
| Marin Building | Unit 6 11-17 | $1,830 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Buffalo Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Buffalo Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Buffalo is $1,609.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Buffalo Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Buffalo is a 1,051 square feet unit starting from $1,830 at Marin Building.
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