
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MLK Park Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (58 Rentals)
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Bellamy Commons

Ellicott Town Center

ELIM Townhouses

True Bethel Townhomes

85 Sears St

114 Butler Ave

194 Central Ave

Sheldon Apartments

83 Rich St
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277 Linwood Ave

Virginia Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

The Westbrook Apartments

Fairmount Apartments

Campion Hall

205 Southampton St

351 Moselle St

113 Wilkes Ave

221 Maple St
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39 Glendale Pl

Gates Circle

Delaware / West Ferry Apartments

Park75

2042 Bailey Ave, Unit 2

Lin-Nor Apartments

235 High St

Trinity Tower

Ansonia Center

64 Sweet Ave
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71 Gerald Ave

80 Watson St

Linwood Lafayette Senior Apartments

Towne Gardens

183 Jewett Pky

1100 Michigan Ave.

Noles Court

Holling Place Apartments

Fairfax House

AC Lofts
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Commodore Apartments

479 Delaware Ave

479-489 Delaware Ave

722 W Delavan Ave

Walden Park Senior Complex

950 Broadway St

Melbourne Court Apartments

The Forge on Broadway

Carriage House Square

330 Linwood Ave
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MLK Park, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in MLK Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLK Park Studio Apartments | $1,318 | $358 | $1,725 |
| MLK Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $376 | $2,815 |
| MLK Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $445 | $3,582 |
| MLK Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $849 | $3,556 |
| MLK Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $845 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the MLK Park Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available MLK Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the MLK Park area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Sheldon Apartments priced from $899. 277 Linwood Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable MLK Park apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 277 Linwood Ave | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Virginia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Lafayette Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Campion Hall | studio | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Gates Circle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Delaware / West Ferry Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in MLK Park, NY
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the MLK Park area is the $1.40 price per square foot 437 Franklin St Model at 437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3 in the in the Central Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value MLK Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Mid City Apartments starting at $1,825 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Hamlin Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for MLK Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3 | 437 Franklin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Mid City Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 693 Linwood Ave, Unit 693 Linwood Ave | 693 Linwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 171 Schiller St, Unit 102 | 171 Schiller St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 157 Locust St, Unit 1 | 157 Locust St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Westbrook Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 1217 The Delaware | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 277 Linwood Ave | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Delaware / West Ferry Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap MLK Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in MLK Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in MLK Park is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in MLK Park?
The cheapest apartment in MLK Park is Sheldon Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in MLK Park costs $1,925.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in MLK Park?
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 MLK Park 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 MLK Park?
Cheap apartments in MLK Park have an average cost of $276 which is $1,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in MLK Park.
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