Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $498 (85 Rentals)

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467 Wyoming Ave, Unit #3
$750
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467 Wyoming Ave, Unit #3

467 Wyoming AveBuffalo, NY 14215
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$1,150 - $1,200

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298 Winslow Ave

BuffaloNY14211

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15 Hamilton Dr, Unit Upper
$1,400
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$1,400
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

15 Hamilton Dr, Unit Upper

15 Hamilton DrBuffalo, NY 14226
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26 Huntington Ave, Unit 2
$1,600
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26 Huntington Ave, Unit 2

26 Huntington AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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property at 501 Grider St

$1,700

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5 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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501 Grider St

BuffaloNY14215

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Bernhardt

384-390 Bernhardt DrBuffalo, NY 14226
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164 Chalmers AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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1617 Kensington AveBuffalo, NY 14215
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2720-2730 Main St
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2720-2730 Main St

2720 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 Princeton Court Apartments priced from $498. 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
Princeton Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$498
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1,095
578 Taunton Place2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.50 price per square foot 19 W Northrup Pl Model at 19 W Northrup Pl, Unit Lower in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 99 Gerald Ave Model at 99 Gerald Ave, Unit Lower starting at $1,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Hamlin Park 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.
19 W Northrup Pl, Unit Lower19 W Northrup Pl3BR,1BA$1.50
99 Gerald Ave, Unit Lower99 Gerald Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
1991 Hertel Ave, Unit upper1991 Hertel Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
733 Lasalle Ave, Unit Upper733 Lasalle Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
110 Gerald Ave110 Gerald Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1.37
15 Andrews Ave, Unit Lower15 Andrews Ave1BR,1BA$1.52
636 Wyoming Ave, Unit Apartment 2636 Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$1.62
467 Wyoming Ave, Unit #3467 Wyoming Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?

The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Princeton Court Apartments which is listed at $498, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $1,300.

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 9 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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