Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Bernhardt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bernhardt

384-390 Bernhardt DrBuffalo, NY 14226
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Highland Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park

164 Chalmers AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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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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Kensington Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Apartments

1617 Kensington AveBuffalo, NY 14215
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Bethune Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethune Lofts

2917 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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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
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$963
University Court ApartmentJR 1 BR1BR,1BA$995
Bennett Village Apartments1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1,000
Mercer CommonsStudio suiteStudio,1BA$1,050
Englewood Apartments2BD/1BA - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1,100
633 Englewood Ave2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,175
Manhattan Square2 bedroom townhouse apartment2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1843 Hertel Ave Model at 1843 Hertel Ave, Unit Upper in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 612 Starin Ave Model at 612 Starin Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the North Buffalo 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.
1843 Hertel Ave, Unit Upper1843 Hertel Ave3BR,1BA$0.94
612 Starin Ave, Unit 1612 Starin Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
615 Starin Ave, Unit 2 South615 Starin Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
412 Cornwall Ave, Unit Upper412 Cornwall Ave3BR,1BA$0.94
Manhattan Square2 bedroom townhouse apartment2BR,1BA$1.41
Bernhardt Heights1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
633 Englewood Ave2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.81
Bennett Village Apartments1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.55
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$1.73

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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!

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 $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?

The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Camelot Court Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $1,470.

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

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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