Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (85 Rentals)

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3930 Bailey Ave, Unit #3
$1,200
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$1,200
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3930 Bailey Ave, Unit #3

3930 Bailey AveBuffalo, NY 14226
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property at 298 Winslow Ave

$1,150 - $1,200

3 Bedroom Rentals

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298 Winslow Ave

BuffaloNY14211

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property at 153 Springville Ave

$1,375

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$1,375
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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153 Springville Ave, Unit Lower

153 Springville Ave
BuffaloNY14226

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182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER
$1,400
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$1,400
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182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER

182 Merrimac StBuffalo, NY 14214
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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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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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Mercer Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Commons

2825 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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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 Upper1BR,1BA$845
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$963
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1,095
SnyderPark Village ApartmentsOakwood2BR,1BA$1,245
Amherst GardensB22BR,1BA$1,315
East Morris Avenue Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,392

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $0.70 price per square foot 182 Merrimac St Model at 182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1116 Parkside Ave Model at 1116 Parkside Ave, Unit Lower starting at $1,650 with a $1.22 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.
182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER182 Merrimac St3BR,1BA$0.70
1116 Parkside Ave, Unit Lower1116 Parkside Ave3BR,1BA$1.22
4067 Harlem Rd, Unit Bottom4067 Harlem Rd3BR,1BA$1.62
137 Lasalle Ave137 Lasalle Ave3BR,1BA$1.36
136 Heath St136 Heath St3BR,1BA$1.11
Amherst GardensB12BR,1BA$1.72
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1.37
3930 Bailey Ave, Unit #33930 Bailey Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Camelot Court Apartments1 Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$1.69

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,392.

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 $1,545.

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 6 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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