Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Buffalo, NY from $500 (42 Rentals)

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55 Winspear Ave
$1,200 - $2,200
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55 Winspear Ave

55 Winspear AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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property at 127 Merrimac St

$450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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127 Merrimac St

BuffaloNY14214
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2720-2730 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2720-2730 Main St

2720 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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Mercer Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Commons

2825 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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Bethune Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethune Lofts

2917 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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2803 Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2803 Main St

2803 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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property at 524 University Lower Ave

$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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524 University Lower Ave

BuffaloNY14223

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University Area, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Area area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ priced from $870. University Court Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1,095
Princeton Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,229
Amherst GardensB22BR,1BA$1,290
East Morris Avenue Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,392
The RailsCrossing C1BR,1BA$1,435
Axis 360StudioStudio,1BA$1,459

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, NY

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Townhomes on Englewood in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the 55 Winspear Ave Model at 55 Winspear Ave starting at $1,200 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes on Englewood2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.82
55 Winspear Ave55 Winspear Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1.37
East Morris Avenue Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.23
227 Heath St, Unit Upper227 Heath St2BR,1BA$2.05
Princeton Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.89
74 Lyndale Ave, Unit 74 Lyndale74 Lyndale Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Axis 360StudioStudio ,1BA$3.25
The RailsJunction E1BR,1BA$3.60

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University Area, Buffalo, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Area Apartment is $870 at Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Area is starting from $990 at Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+.

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