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Buffalo's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Buffalo with original content written by Local Expert, Patrick Ryan

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Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buffalo, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Buffalo, NY area range in price from $550 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,589. The three Buffalo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Abbott McKinley at $795, Cazenovia Park at $795, and Seneca at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Buffalo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Abbott McKinley$1,400$79532
Cazenovia Park$1,400$79528
Seneca$1,400$60020
South Abbott$1,400$79533
South Buffalo$1,400$95011
South Park$1,400$79530
Triangle$1,400$55032
Pine Hill$1,450$87522
Grant Ferry$1,497$95012
Lakeview$1,497$1,04519

Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Camelot Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood priced from $820. Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$909
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$921
Ashland Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $0.48 price per square foot 109 Hill St Model at 109 Hill St, Unit 2 in the in the North East Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 1833 Kensington Ave Model at 1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,495 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Kenfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
109 Hill St, Unit 2109 Hill St2BR,1BA$0.48
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 11833 Kensington Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
281 Huntington Ave, Unit 4-Loft281 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
293 Potters Rd, Unit Potters rd South Buffalo293 Potters Rd1BR,1BA$0.85
159 Laurel St, Unit Lower159 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.88
214 Delaware Rd, Unit Upper214 Delaware Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
34 Geary St, Unit 234 Geary St3BR,1BA$1.09
334-346 Bryant St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo

What type of rentals are currently available in Buffalo?

There are currently 1681 Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY with pricing that ranges from $550 to $5,000. There are also 177 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo ranging from $450 to $6,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Buffalo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Buffalo ranges from $450 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,477.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Buffalo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Buffalo range from $625 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods for College Renters in Buffalo, NY

Written by: Patrick Ryan

There’s nothing better than living in a college town. The setting is vibrant, the people are happy and there’s always a good time to be had.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.