Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Buffalo, NY from $500 (6 Rentals)

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626-650 Englewood AveKenmore, NY 14223
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
University Court ApartmentJR 1 BR1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2803 Main St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Amherst GardensB12BR,1BA$1.47
Englewood Avenue Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Princeton Court Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.89
Bennett Village Apartments1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.55
Kensington Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Mercer CommonsStudio suiteStudio ,1BA$1.91
University Court ApartmentJR 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.99
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$1.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Area, Buffalo, NY

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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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