Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY (230 Rentals)

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26 Huntington Ave, Unit 2
$1,600
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26 Huntington Ave, Unit 2

26 Huntington AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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227 Heath St, Unit Upper
$1,400
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$1,400
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227 Heath St, Unit Upper

227 Heath StBuffalo, NY 14214
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15 Andrews Ave, Unit Lower
$1,100
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15 Andrews Ave, Unit Lower

15 Andrews AveBuffalo, NY 14225
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137 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2
$1,700
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137 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2

137 Minnesota AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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467 Wyoming Ave, Unit #3
$750
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$750
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467 Wyoming Ave, Unit #3

467 Wyoming AveBuffalo, NY 14215
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property at 308 Highgate Ave

$2,800

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6 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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308 Highgate Ave

BuffaloNY14215
property at 501 Grider St

$1,700

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5 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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501 Grider St

BuffaloNY14215

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property at 298 Winslow Ave

$1,150 - $1,200

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298 Winslow Ave

BuffaloNY14211

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Kensington, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York, including Buffalo. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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This neighborhood is known as one of our preferred higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, park views, easy access to green space, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Kensington area of Buffalo, NY?

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 230 available Kensington apartments priced from $498 to $3,516, with an average monthly rent of $1,405.

How much are Studio apartments in Kensington?

There are currently 22 Studio Apartments in Kensington with rent ranges from $996 to $1,459 with an average price of $1,133.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kensington Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kensington ranges from $498 to $1,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,275.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kensington range from $744 to $2,218. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,397.

How expensive are Kensington Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 32 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kensington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $2,997 - averaging $1,533 for the location.

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