Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (58 Rentals)

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property at 127 Merrimac St

$450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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127 Merrimac St

BuffaloNY14214

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Bernhardt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bernhardt

384-390 Bernhardt DrBuffalo, NY 14226
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property at 1997 Hertel Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1997 Hertel Ave

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Highland Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park

164 Chalmers AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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Kensington Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Apartments

1617 Kensington AveBuffalo, NY 14215
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2720-2730 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2720-2730 Main St

2720 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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Bethune Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethune Lofts

2917 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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2803 Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2803 Main St

2803 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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Manhattan Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Manhattan Square

190 Manhattan AveBuffalo, NY 14215
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Bernhardt Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bernhardt Heights

440-460 Bernhardt DrBuffalo, NY 14226
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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 $845. 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 Bedroom Lower1BR,1BA$845
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Englewood Apartments2BD/1BA - Upgraded2BR,1BA$995
Kensington Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Mercer CommonsStudio suiteStudio,1BA$1,050
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1,095
SnyderPark Village ApartmentsOakwood2BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.37 price per square foot 536 Winspear Ave Model at 536 Winspear Ave, Unit Upper in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 3210 Main St Model at 3210 Main St, Unit Apt. 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.47 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.
536 Winspear Ave, Unit Upper536 Winspear Ave3BR,1BA$1.37
3210 Main St, Unit Apt. 13210 Main St2BR,1BA$1.47
1997 Hertel Ave, Unit 1 bd upper1997 Hertel Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
Amherst GardensB12BR,1BA$1.60
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1.37
55 Winspear Ave, Unit Upper55 Winspear Ave1BR,1BA$1.38
3930 Bailey Ave, Unit #33930 Bailey Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Kensington Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Camelot Court Apartments1 Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$1.71

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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