Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Buffalo, NY from $400 (41 Rentals)

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3930 Bailey Ave, Unit #3
$1,200
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$1,200
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3930 Bailey Ave, Unit #3

3930 Bailey AveBuffalo, NY 14226
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182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER
$1,400
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$1,400
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$1,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER

182 Merrimac StBuffalo, NY 14214
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362 Windermere Blvd, Unit 2
$1,550
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362 Windermere Blvd, Unit 2

362 Windermere BlvdBuffalo, NY 14226
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134 Groveland St, Unit Upper
$1,600
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134 Groveland St, Unit Upper

134 Groveland StBuffalo, NY 14214
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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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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. Princeton Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $963. 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
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$963
Kensington Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,080
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1,095
Amherst GardensB22BR,1BA$1,315
East Morris Avenue Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,392
The RailsJunction E1BR,1BA$1,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, NY

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $0.70 price per square foot 182 Merrimac St Model at 182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the 134 Groveland St Model at 134 Groveland St, Unit Upper starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 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.
182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER182 Merrimac St3BR,1BA$0.70
134 Groveland St, Unit Upper134 Groveland St3BR,1BA$1.33
Townhomes on Englewood2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.82
Amherst GardensB12BR,1BA$1.72
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1.37
3930 Bailey Ave, Unit #33930 Bailey Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Kensington Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.51
227 Heath St, Unit Upper227 Heath St2BR,1BA$1.98
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Area?

The cheapest apartment in University Area is Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in University Area costs $1,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Area?

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 2 regular apartments in University Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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