
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY (65 Rentals)


The Buffalo Palace Apartments

The Lofts at Elk Terminal

201 Ellicott

10 Lafayette Sq

Vistas at Avant

Theater Place Apartments

625 Main Street

The Sinclair

Webb of Buffalo
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Cathedral Place

AM&A's Warehouse Lofts

Piano Factory Lofts

Seneca One

Ellicott Town Center

47 Franklin St

490 Pearl St

89 Johnson Park

294 S Elmwood Ave

76 Tracy St
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251 Main St

600 Main St

Apartments at the Hub

Cathedral Commons

210 Ellicott St

151 E Eagle St

IS Lofts

341-343 Franklin St

Mohawk Place

472-474 Main St
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163-173 Broadway St

38 Tracy St

76-78 Tracy St

89 Johnson Park

110 Pearl St

85 W Chippewa St

The Statler

The ACB Building

Heritage Point

331 Franklin St

32 Tracy St

173 Elm St

Holling Place Apartments

The Graystone

49 Johnson Park

Touraine Apartments

JR Barrington Building

The Glenny

100 South

130 Pearl
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 | $1,562 | $1,075 | $2,300 |
Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $690 | $3,820 |
| Downtown Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $760 | $5,000 |
| Downtown Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $2,100 | $3,200 |
| Downtown Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $845 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 65 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 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 |
| The Buffalo Palace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| 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 |
| Seneca One | One Bedroom | 772 Sq Ft | $1,700 |
| 201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 700 Sq Ft | $1,138 |
| The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 567 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
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 $1,829. 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 |
| 201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | $1,400 |
| The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | $1,500 |
| 100 South | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,595 |
| The Buffalo Palace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,600 |
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,695 |
| Seneca One | One Bedroom | $1,700 |
| The Sinclair | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,750 |
| 10 Lafayette Sq | 1703 | $1,750 |
| Theater Place Apartments | 830 SF | $1,975 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Buffalo Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Buffalo with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Buffalo is at IS Lofts listed at $1,100.
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 $1,829.
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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