Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Bernhardt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bernhardt

384-390 Bernhardt DrBuffalo, NY 14226
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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626-650 Englewood AveKenmore, NY 14223
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Concord Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Apartments

8-10 Concord DrCheektowaga, NY 14215
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Kensington, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Windwood Place Apartments2 bedroom standard2BR,1BA$950
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$963
University Court ApartmentJR 1 BR1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.00 price per square foot 281 Huntington Ave Model at 281 Huntington Ave, Unit 4-Loft in the in the North Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 218 Niagara Falls Blvd Model at 218 Niagara Falls Blvd, Unit Lower unit starting at $1,700 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
281 Huntington Ave, Unit 4-Loft281 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
218 Niagara Falls Blvd, Unit Lower unit218 Niagara Falls Blvd3BR,1BA$1.55
272 Windermere Blvd, Unit 2272 Windermere Blvd2BR,1BA$1.34
73 Easton Ave, Unit Lower73 Easton Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
Kenmore Square Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Manhattan Square2 bedroom townhouse apartment2BR,1BA$1.24
Windwood Place Apartments2 bedroom standard2BR,1BA$1.12
Amherst GardensB22BR,1BA$1.47
Bennett Village Apartments1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.55
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #47

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Kensington Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kensington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kensington is under $1,165.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?

The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Camelot Court Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $2,000.

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 22 regular apartments in Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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