
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $690 (11 Rentals)


201 Ellicott

294 S Elmwood Ave

290 S Elmwood Ave

89 Johnson Park
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Buffalo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,465 | $950 | $2,056 |
Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $690 | $3,820 |
Downtown Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $760 | $5,000 |
Downtown Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,385 | $2,900 | $3,569 |
Downtown Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,261 | $845 | $4,200 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Buffalo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Buffalo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Buffalo is under $2,130.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Buffalo?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Buffalo is 201 Ellicott which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in Downtown Buffalo costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Buffalo?
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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Buffalo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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