Cheap Homes for Rent in Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (16 Rentals)

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$450

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127 Merrimac St

BuffaloNY14214
property at 20 Mildred Dr

$950

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20 Mildred Dr

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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 Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ priced from $870. 724 Englewood Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
724 Englewood Ave2BD/1BA - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1,025
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1,095
Princeton Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,229
SnyderPark Village ApartmentsOakwood2BR,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.00 price per square foot 170 Butler Ave Model at 170 Butler Ave, Unit Upper in the in the Hamlin Park neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 35 Beechwood Pl Model at 35 Beechwood Pl, Unit Upper starting at $1,300 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Schiller 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.
170 Butler Ave, Unit Upper170 Butler Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
35 Beechwood Pl, Unit Upper35 Beechwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.33
Townhomes on Englewood2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.82
Amherst GardensB12BR,1BA$1.69
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1.37
110 Gerald Ave110 Gerald Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
55 Winspear Ave55 Winspear Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
Princeton Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.89
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
724 Englewood Ave2BD/1BA - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY with pricing that ranges from $744 to $3,516. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $450 to $6,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kensington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kensington ranges from $450 to $6,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,043.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kensington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kensington range from $849 to $2,997, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $3,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $879.

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