
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Buffalo, NY from $500 (6 Rentals)
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Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

127 Merrimac St
University Area, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Area Studio Apartments | $1,140 | $963 | $1,339 |
University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $820 | $1,566 |
University Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $965 | $2,098 |
University Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $979 | $2,937 |
University Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $854 | $3,416 |
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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 Camelot Court Apartments priced from $820. Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Camelot Court Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
University Court Apartment | JR 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, NY
As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 2803 Main St in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the B1 Model at Amherst Gardens starting at $1,191 with a $1.47 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2803 Main St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Amherst Gardens | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Englewood Avenue Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Princeton Court Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Bennett Village Apartments | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Kensington Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Mercer Commons | Studio suite | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
University Court Apartment | JR 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Camelot Court Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in University Area, Buffalo, NY
Middle Early College High School
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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 $820 at Camelot Court Apartments.
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 $965 at Camelot Court Apartments.
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