Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squaw Island Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $700 (20 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 1 Bed unit found at The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+ priced from $944. Fairmount Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Squaw Island apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$948
Sheldon Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
220 Lexington Avenue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Peace Bridge PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squaw Island, NY

As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squaw Island area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 BR x 2 Bath, Two Story Loft: #103 Model at Sidway Apartments & Lofts in the in the Central Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,925. 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.
Sidway Apartments & Lofts2 BR x 2 Bath, Two Story Loft: #1032BR,2BA$1.38
448 Elmwood Ave2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
Days Park Commons74 Days Park2BR,1BA$1.22
Windsor Apartments2 BDRM W DEN2BR,1BA$1.32
The Westbrook Apartments2 bedroom/2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Hertel Avenue Townhomes1 BR/1BA townhouse1BR,1BA$1.15
Delsan Court Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Gates Circle1 Bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.29
Campus Walk OneB12BR,2BA$1.19

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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 $1,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in Squaw Island is The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+ which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in Squaw Island costs $2,100.

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 29 regular apartments in Squaw Island 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 Squaw Island?

Cheap apartments in Squaw Island have an average cost of $561 which is $1,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squaw Island.

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