
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Buffalo, NY from $500 (10 Rentals)
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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 | $1,116 | $921 | $1,329 |
University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $820 | $1,575 |
University Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $965 | $2,365 |
University Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $1,120 | $3,050 |
University Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $2,100 | $3,260 |
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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 |
Princeton Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $921 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, NY
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3210 Main St Model at 3210 Main St, Unit Apt. 2 in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 2803 Main St starting at $1,295 with a $1.48 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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3210 Main St, Unit Apt. 2 | 3210 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
2803 Main St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Amherst Gardens | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
East Morris Avenue Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Bennett Village Apartments | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Mercer Commons | Studio suite | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
Camelot Court Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Princeton Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
Axis 360 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Area, Buffalo, NY
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Best Local Schools in University Area, Buffalo, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Area is under $1,480.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Area?
The cheapest apartment in University Area is Camelot Court Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in University Area costs $2,745.
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 11 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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