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Lafayette-Barton
115 Lafayette AveBuffalo, NY 14213
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $640 (21 Rentals)
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23 Tremont Ave, Unit 23 Tremont Avenue
23 Tremont AveBuffalo, NY 14213
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1010 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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844 Richmond Ave
844 Richmond AveBuffalo, NY 14222
232 Dewitt St
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108 Greenwood Pl
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The Mentholatum
1360 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14213
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$1,400
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1005 Elmwood Ave, Unit 3
1005 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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1006-1008 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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346 Parkdale Ave, Unit Four
346 Parkdale AveBuffalo, NY 14213
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Crescendo Loft Apartments
1502 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14213
501 Bird Ave
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414 Hoyt St
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1116 Elmwood
1116 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Ashland Apartments
712-718 Ashland AveBuffalo, NY 14222
397 Forest Ave
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The Dorian
1485 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14213
235 Potomac Ave
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576 Potomac Ave
576 Potomac AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Black Rock Freight House
68 Tonawanda StBuffalo, NY 14207
11 Pooley Pl
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $1,275 | $2,100 |
| Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $935 | $2,372 |
| Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $910 | $2,500 |
| Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $640 | $2,560 |
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Cheapest Available Forest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest area of Buffalo, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Lafayette-Barton priced from $1,199. 844 Richmond Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Forest apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Lafayette-Barton | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| 844 Richmond Ave | 2 bedroom townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Crescendo Loft Apartments | Executive Lofts Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,566 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, NY
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $0.66 price per square foot 23 Tremont Ave Model at 23 Tremont Ave, Unit 23 Tremont Avenue in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the 173 Claremont Ave Model at 173 Claremont Ave, Unit Lower apt starting at $2,100 with a $1.40 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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| 23 Tremont Ave, Unit 23 Tremont Avenue | 23 Tremont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| 173 Claremont Ave, Unit Lower apt | 173 Claremont Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Campus Walk One | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $0.74 |
| Lafayette-Barton | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 844 Richmond Ave | 2 bedroom townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Monarch 716 | 2x2 B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| 346 Parkdale Ave, Unit Four | 346 Parkdale Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1098 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1098 Elmwood Apt 1 | 1098 Elmwood Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| 510 Lafayette Ave, Unit 3 | 510 Lafayette Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 1005 Elmwood Ave, Unit 3 | 1005 Elmwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 8 regular apartments in Forest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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