Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Ellicott Town Center

233 E Eagle StBuffalo, NY 14204

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294 S Elmwood Ave

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The Buffalo Lafayette

391 Washington StBuffalo, NY 14203

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$1,178 - $2,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 15

The Police Apartments

74 Franklin StBuffalo, NY 14202

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Holling Place Apartments

501 Washington StBuffalo, NY 14203

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AC Lofts

136 N Division StBuffalo, NY 14203

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201 Ellicott

201 Ellicott StBuffalo, NY 14203

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Touraine Apartments

274 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202

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The Graystone

24 S Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Johnson Park

49 Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201

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Carriage House Square

41-43 W Tupper StBuffalo, NY 14202

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1 Bedroom Apartments

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The Sinclair

465 Washington StBuffalo, NY 14203

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Downtown Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Apartments for rent in Downtown Buffalo, NY

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Buffalo?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Downtown Buffalo Studio Apartments	$1,466	$1,300	$1,550
Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,585	$704	$2,000
Downtown Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,015	$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 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.

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Cheapest Available Downtown Buffalo Apartments for Rent

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Buffalo area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at IS Lofts priced from $1,100. The Police Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,178. Here are the most affordable Downtown Buffalo apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
IS Lofts	1BR/1.0BA	1BR,1BA	$1,100
The Police Apartments	Studio	Studio,1BA	$1,178
130 Pearl St	1/1	1BR,1BA	$1,285
Theater Place Apartments	830 SF	1BR,1BA	$1,700
10 Lafayette Sq	1603	1BR,1BA	$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Buffalo, NY

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Buffalo area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Downtown Buffalo apartment is the Townhouse Model at 151 E Eagle St starting at $2,100 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Buffalo 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	$1.54
151 E Eagle St	Townhouse	2BR,2BA	$1.53
100 South	2 Bedroom 2 Bath	2BR,2BA	$1.79
The Alexandre Apartments	2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom	2BR,2BA	$2.04
220 Franklin St, Unit 1	220 Franklin St	2BR,1BA	$1.63
The Buffalo Palace Apartments	2 Bedroom	2BR,1BA	$1.74
Marin Building	Unit 6 11-17	1BR,1.5BA	$1.74
Seneca One	Two Bedroom Loft	2BR,2BA	$2.21
Theater Place Apartments	880 SF	1BR,1BA	$2.10
IS Lofts	1BR/1.0BA	1BR,1BA	$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Buffalo Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Buffalo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Buffalo Apartment is $1,100 at IS Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Buffalo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Buffalo is starting from $1,895 at The Lofts at Elk Terminal.

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