Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY (159 Rentals)

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220 Franklin St, Unit 1
$1,950
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$1,950
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

220 Franklin St, Unit 1

220 Franklin StBuffalo, NY 14202
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$2,500 - $2,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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610 Main St

BuffaloNY14202

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Apartments at the Hub
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at the Hub

145-149 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14203
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Cathedral Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Commons

128 Pearl StBuffalo, NY 14202
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79 Perry St
Studio Apartments

79 Perry St

79 Perry StBuffalo, NY 14203
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192 Seneca St
Studio Apartments

192 Seneca St

192 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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199 Myrtle Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

199 Myrtle Ave

199 Myrtle AveBuffalo, NY 14204
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605 Fulton St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

605 Fulton St

605 Fulton StBuffalo, NY 14210
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Hydraulics Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hydraulics Lofts

500 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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First Ward, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Buffalo, NY. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and green spaces? First Ward is a highly-rated neighborhood for parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about First Ward

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the First Ward area of Buffalo, NY?

As of today, July 28, 2026, there are currently 159 available First Ward apartments priced from $704 to $3,200, with an average monthly rent of $1,658.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom First Ward Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in First Ward ranges from $704 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,543.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in First Ward cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in First Ward range from $775 to $2,925. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,888.

How expensive are First Ward Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 29 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in First Ward on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $3,200 - averaging $1,675 for the location.

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