Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $1,300 (4 Rentals)
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 | $1,600 | $1,300 | $2,400 |
| Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $690 | $3,820 |
| Downtown Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $760 | $5,000 |
| Downtown Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Downtown Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $845 | $4,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #22
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Buffalo?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Buffalo is The Police Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Downtown Buffalo costs $2,900.
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 1 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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