Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squaw Island Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $646 (28 Rentals)

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243 Dearborn StBuffalo, NY 14207

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Squaw Island, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Squaw Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Squaw Island area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at 131 Allen St priced from $925. Black Rock Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Squaw Island apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925
Black Rock VillageTwo Beds2BR,1BA$950
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
Edge Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Gates CircleStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Jersey ApartmentsSide Unit1BR,1BA$1,100
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Peace Bridge PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
135 Elmwood Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Pierce Arrow LoftsStudio (Furnished)Studio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squaw Island, NY

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squaw Island area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 211 Summer St in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,947. The second greatest value Squaw Island apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 448 Elmwood Ave starting at $1,900 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Squaw Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
211 Summer St2 bed2BR,1BA$1.34
448 Elmwood Ave2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
Windsor Apartments2 BDRM W DEN2BR,1BA$1.36
The John Kam Malt House2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
Monarch 7162x2 B12BR,2BA$0.86
Twain Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.45
Delaware Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Black Rock VillageOne Beds1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Squaw Island Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Squaw Island?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Squaw Island is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squaw Island?

The cheapest apartment in Squaw Island is Black Rock Village which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Squaw Island costs $1,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Squaw Island?

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

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