
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY (62 Rentals)


The Police Apartments

Marin Building

Vistas at Avant

The Lofts at Elk Terminal

201 Ellicott

10 Lafayette Sq

The Sinclair

Cathedral Place

AM&A's Warehouse Lofts
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Piano Factory Lofts

Seneca One

Ellicott Town Center

47 Franklin St

89 Johnson Park

130 Pearl St

76 Tracy St

294 S Elmwood Ave

600 Main St

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Cathedral Commons

Historic Warehouse Lofts

151 E Eagle St

IS Lofts

85 W Chippewa St

The ACB Building

331 Franklin St

32 Tracy St

173 Elm St

110 Pearl St
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Mohawk Place

472-474 Main St

The Statler

89 Johnson Park

341-343 Franklin St

163-173 Broadway St

38 Tracy St

76-78 Tracy St

Holling Place Apartments

The Graystone

49 Johnson Park

Touraine Apartments

JR Barrington Building

The Glenny

The Buffalo Palace Apartments

100 South

130 Pearl St

Planing Mill

The Alexandre Apartments

The Belesario
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 | $1,550 | $850 | $2,300 |
Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $704 | $3,820 |
| Downtown Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $775 | $5,000 |
| Downtown Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Downtown Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $862 | $4,200 |
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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 The Lofts at Elk Terminal and is listed at 1,452 square feet priced from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1,452 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Marin Building | Unit 6 11-17 | 1,051 Sq Ft | $1,830 |
| 10 Lafayette Sq | 1601 | 886 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| Theater Place Apartments | 880 SF | 880 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| The Sinclair | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 861 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| 100 South | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 823 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 800 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| 201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 700 Sq Ft | $1,138 |
| 130 Pearl St | 1/1 | 685 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 $1,864. 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 |
| 201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | $1,400 |
| 100 South | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,595 |
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,695 |
| The Sinclair | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,750 |
| 10 Lafayette Sq | 1603 | $1,750 |
| Marin Building | Unit 6 11-17 | $1,830 |
| Theater Place Apartments | 830 SF | $1,975 |
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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 $1,864.
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 1,452 square feet unit starting from $1,695 at The Lofts at Elk Terminal.
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