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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (32 Rentals)
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from $8201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Camelot Court Apartments
9 Camelot CtBuffalo, NY 14214
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from $8701 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+
66 Custer StBuffalo, NY 14214
24 Martha Ave
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229 Courtland Ave
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175 Freund St
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20 Schuele Ave
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from $1,0001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bennett Village Apartments
19-29 Benwood AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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from $1,0251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18
Kensington Village Apartments
1 Oaks LnBuffalo, NY 14215
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657 Englewood Ave
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320 Jewett Ave
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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from $8751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
Windwood Place Apartments
40 Windwood CtCheektowaga, NY 14225
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Princeton Court Apartments
165 Princeton AveAmherst, NY 14226
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Oxford Village Townhomes
42 Oxford AveAmherst, NY 14226
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Kensington, Buffalo, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $921 | $1,329 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $795 | $2,800 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $900 | $2,603 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Court Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Princeton Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $921 |
| Bennett Village Apartments | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Mercer Commons | Studio suite | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Manhattan Square | 2 bedroom townhouse apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Englewood Apartments | 2BD/1BA - Rehabbed | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Hartford Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment Recently Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $0.48 price per square foot 109 Hill St Model at 109 Hill St, Unit 2 in the in the North East Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1843 Hertel Ave. Upper Model at 1843 Hertel Ave. Upper, Unit Upper starting at $1,500 with a $0.94 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 109 Hill St, Unit 2 | 109 Hill St | 2BR,1BA | $0.48 |
| 1843 Hertel Ave. Upper, Unit Upper | 1843 Hertel Ave. Upper | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 1843 Hertel Ave, Unit Hertel Lower | 1843 Hertel Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper | 160 Victoria Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 1 | 1833 Kensington Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 329 Grider St, Unit 329 Grider- 3BDRM - Lower | 329 Grider St | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Hartford Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment Recently Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 2803 Main St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Manhattan Square | 2 bedroom townhouse apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 467 Wyoming Ave, Unit #4 | 467 Wyoming Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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
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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 $820, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $1,507.
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 15 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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