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property at 26 E Milnor Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 E Milnor Ave, Unit 6

26 E Milnor Ave
BuffaloNY14218

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property at 69 Hughes Ave

$1,275 - $1,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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69 Hughes Ave

BuffaloNY14208

Buffalo's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 115 Grove St

$1,450

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$1,450
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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115 Grove St, Unit Lower

115 Grove St
BuffaloNY14207

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Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buffalo, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Buffalo, NY area range in price from $358 to $14,400 with an overall median price of $1,570. The three Buffalo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Outer Niagara Falls at $1,100, Schiller Park at $1,150, and Pine Hill at $1,192. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Buffalo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Outer Niagara Falls$1,100$57444
Schiller Park$1,150$74424
Pine Hill$1,192$97527
Abbott McKinley$1,211$87533
Lovejoy$1,220$77026
Emerson$1,231$56145
South Buffalo$1,250$97512
Sloan$1,285$89925
Cazenovia Park$1,295$90026
Kaisertown$1,295$89923

Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ in the University Area neighborhood priced from $870. Hyde Park Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925
2421 Delaware Ave1 BR1BR,1BA$950
Black Rock VillageTwo Beds2BR,1BA$950
2425 Delaware Ave1 BR1BR,1BA$950
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$963
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $0.98 price per square foot 390 Linwood Ave Model at 390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Hamlin Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 1833 Kensington Ave Model at 1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,398 with a $0.94 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.
390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4390 Linwood Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 11833 Kensington Ave2BR,2BA$0.94
297 Sterling Ave, Unit 2297 Sterling Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
26 Sherwood St, Unit Upper26 Sherwood St3BR,1BA$0.96
118 Whitney Pl, Unit 118 Whitney Place upper118 Whitney Pl2BR,1BA$1.08
619 Fulton St, Unit Lower619 Fulton St3BR,1BA$1.00
Monarch 7162x2 B12BR,2BA$0.86
228 W Delavan Ave, Unit Lower228 W Delavan Ave3BR,1BA$1.06
314 Davey St, Unit 314 Davey Upper314 Davey St3BR,1BA$1.09
115 Shoshone St, Unit 115115 Shoshone St2BR,1BA$1.08

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Top Neighborhoods Near Buffalo Colleges and Universities

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo

What type of rentals are currently available in Buffalo?

There are currently 1757 Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY with pricing that ranges from $358 to $6,000. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo ranging from $800 to $15,000.

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 $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,326.

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 $715 to $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $646.

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