Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Masten Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (58 Rentals)

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Noles Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Noles Court

99 Best StBuffalo, NY 14209
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1100 Michigan Ave.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Michigan Ave.

1100 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Fairfax House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax House

715 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Commodore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commodore Apartments

1240 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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479 Delaware Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

479 Delaware Ave

479 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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722 W Delavan Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

722 W Delavan Ave

722 W Delavan AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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479-489 Delaware Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

479-489 Delaware Ave

487-489 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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Virginia Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2 N Pearl StBuffalo, NY 14202
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330 Linwood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

330 Linwood Ave

330 Linwood AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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20 Saint Louis Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20 Saint Louis Place

14-20 Saint Louis PlBuffalo, NY 14202
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Elliott Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elliott Apartments

171 Linwood AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Masten, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Masten Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Masten area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 277 Linwood Ave priced from $950. Lafayette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable Masten apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Lafayette ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$960
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
Sheldon Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Gates CircleStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Trinity TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,060
Delaware FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
Canterbury Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,219
The GridStudio A - MainStudio,1BA$1,239

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Masten, NY

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Masten area is the $1.35 price per square foot 437 Franklin St Model at 437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3 in the in the Central Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Masten apartment is the 2-BD 2.5Bth Model at Nickel City Lofts starting at $2,330 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Hamlin Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Masten apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3437 Franklin St3BR,1BA$1.35
Nickel City Lofts2-BD 2.5Bth2BR,2.5BA$1.37
Mid City Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
159 Northampton St, Unit Lower flat159 Northampton St3BR,1BA$1.23
1217 The Delaware1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.19
835 Humboldt Pky, Unit Apt. 3B835 Humboldt Pky1BR,1BA$1.58
Gates CircleStudioStudio ,1BA$1.71
Sheldon Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Lafayette ApartmentsstudioStudio ,1BA$1.75

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Top Neighborhoods Near Buffalo Colleges and Universities

Learn about the best Buffalo neighborhoods for student renters by our Buffalo, NY Local Expert Patrick Ryan

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Buffalo. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Masten Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Masten?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Masten is under $1,239.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Masten?

The cheapest apartment in Masten is 277 Linwood Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Masten costs $3,103.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Masten?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Masten?

Cheap apartments in Masten have an average cost of $158 which is $2,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Masten.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods for College Renters in Buffalo, NY

Written by: Patrick Ryan

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.