
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $700 (25 Rentals)
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Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+
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University, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Studio Apartments | $1,131 | $921 | $1,329 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $820 | $2,300 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $919 | $2,365 |
University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $1,025 | $3,020 |
University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,390 | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University 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 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 |
Hertel Park Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Kenmore Tudors | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Princeton Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $921 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, NY
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.48 price per square foot 109 Hill St Model at 109 Hill St, Unit 2 in the in the North East Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value University apartment is the 1833 Kensington Ave Model at 1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,495 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Kenfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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109 Hill St, Unit 2 | 109 Hill St | 2BR,1BA | $0.48 |
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 1 | 1833 Kensington Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
127 Taunton Pl, Unit Lower | 127 Taunton Pl | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
266 Crestwood Ave, Unit first floor | 266 Crestwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Parksite | 2 bedroom suite | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Delsan Court Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Hartford Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment Recently Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Manhattan Square | 2 bedroom townhouse apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Gates Circle | 1 Bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Hertel Park Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity, Buffalo, NY
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Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the University Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Camelot Court Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in University costs $3,390.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?
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 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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