Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MLK Park Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (104 Rentals)

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property at 2148 Main St

$1,250 - $1,650

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2148 Main St

BuffaloNY14214
property at 85 Humboldt Pkwy

$1,300 - $3,200

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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85 Humboldt Pkwy

BuffaloNY14214

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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 1 Bed unit found at 201 Ellicott priced from $863. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$863
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Lafayette ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$960
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
Campion Hallstudio1BR,1BA$995
Sheldon Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Gates CircleStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Trinity TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,060
Delaware FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in MLK Park, NY

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the MLK Park 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 MLK Park 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 MLK Park 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
395 Davey St, Unit Upper395 Davey St2BR,1BA$0.76
783 Potomac Ave, Unit First floor783 Potomac Ave3BR,1BA$1.33
Mid City Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.48
159 Northampton St, Unit Lower flat159 Northampton St3BR,1BA$1.23
61 Courtland Ave, Unit Lower61 Courtland Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
2007 Broadway St2007 Broadway St1BR,1BA$1.06
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.19
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Mlk Park, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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!

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 $1,090.

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

The cheapest apartment in MLK Park is 277 Linwood Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in MLK Park costs $2,100.

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 4 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 $259 which is $1,841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in MLK Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.