
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $815 (19 Rentals)


Camelot Court Apartments

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

University Court Apartment

Bennett Village Apartments

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1997 Hertel Ave, Unit 1 bd upper, Unit 1 bd upper
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Kensington Village Apartments

733 Lasalle Ave

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55 Winspear Ave, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

127 Merrimac St

Lofts at University Heights

Bernhardt
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1997 Hertel Ave

Highland Park

2720-2730 Main St

Main Jewett Apartments

Bernhardt Heights

1233 Eggert Rd
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614 Englewood Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,292 | $1,050 | $1,389 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $815 | $1,566 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $744 | $2,178 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $849 | $2,997 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $869 | $3,476 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Camelot Court Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington?
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 16 regular apartments in Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kensington?
Cheap apartments in Kensington have an average cost of $889 which is $1,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington.
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