Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MLK Park Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (24 Rentals)

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Towne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Gardens

440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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183 Jewett Pky
Studio Apartments

183 Jewett Pky

183 Jewett PkyBuffalo, NY 14214
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1100 Michigan Ave.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Michigan Ave.

1100 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Noles Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Noles Court

99 Best StBuffalo, NY 14209
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Fairfax House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax House

715 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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AC Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

AC Lofts

136 N Division StBuffalo, NY 14203
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Commodore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commodore Apartments

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

479 Delaware Ave

479 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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950 Broadway St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

950 Broadway St

950 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14212
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MLK Park, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available MLK Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the MLK Park area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairmount Apartments priced from $948. Sheldon Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$948
Sheldon ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$950
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Virginia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Lafayette ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in MLK Park, NY

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the MLK Park area is the $1.53 price per square foot 628 Washington St Model at 628 Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value MLK Park apartment is the 239 Oxford Ave Model at 239 Oxford Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,550 with a $0.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
628 Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor628 Washington St2BR,2BA$1.53
239 Oxford Ave, Unit 2239 Oxford Ave3BR,1.5BA$0.97
504 Washington St, Unit Lower504 Washington St1BR,1.5BA$1.26
Mid City Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
291 E North St, Unit 3 beds 1 bath upstairs291 E North St3BR,1BA$1.08
73 Easton Ave73 Easton Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.19
Delaware / West Ferry Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.49
The Westbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
467 Wyoming Ave, Unit #3467 Wyoming Ave1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mlk Park, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #16

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including MLK Park, Buffalo, and the greater Buffalo area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the MLK Park Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in MLK Park?

The cheapest apartment in MLK Park is Sheldon Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in MLK Park costs $2,000.

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 $297 which is $1,703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in MLK Park.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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