Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $700 (4 Rentals)

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Ashland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashland Apartments

712-718 Ashland AveBuffalo, NY 14222
  • Utilities Included

Forest, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, NY

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $1.07 price per square foot 620 Grant St Model at 620 Grant St, Unit 1 in the in the Riverside Park neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the 61 Manchester Pl Model at 61 Manchester Pl, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
620 Grant St, Unit 1620 Grant St3BR,1BA$1.07
61 Manchester Pl, Unit 261 Manchester Pl2BR,1BA$1.19
144 Claremont Ave, Unit #11144 Claremont Ave3BR,1BA$1.08
Campus Walk OneC13BR,3BA$0.81
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
1000 Elmwood2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.30
1116 Elmwood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Crescendo Loft ApartmentsUrban Lofts Plan A1BR,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #55

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Forest Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest?

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 5 regular apartments in Forest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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