
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $700 (11 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Forest area of Buffalo.


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Forest, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $1,049 | $2,056 |
Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $1,300 | $2,547 |
Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $995 | $3,495 |
Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $1,400 | $3,569 |
Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $1,375 | $4,050 |
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Cheapest Available Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at The Police Apartments priced from $1,178. Lafayette-Barton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,209. Here are the most affordable Forest apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
Lafayette-Barton | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,209 |
The Grid | Studio A - Main | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
844 Richmond Ave | 2 bedroom townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
The Lofts Buffalo | 14- 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, NY
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $1.13 price per square foot 601 Bird Ave Model at 601 Bird Ave, Unit LOWER in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Lafayette-Barton starting at $1,209 with a $1.10 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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601 Bird Ave, Unit LOWER | 601 Bird Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Lafayette-Barton | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
844 Richmond Ave | 2 bedroom townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
The Annex Apartments | E | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Campus Walk One | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Trico Building Apartments | ST2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
The Lofts Buffalo | 14- 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Michigan Place Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
The Grid | Studio A - Main | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest, Buffalo, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest is at The Police Apartments listed at $1,178.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Apartment is $1,390 at The Lofts Buffalo.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest is starting from $1,209 at Lafayette-Barton.
What is the most affordable Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trico Building Apartments and starts from $3,409.
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