Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $800 (8 Rentals)

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209 Shoshone St
1 Bedroom Apartments

209 Shoshone St

209 Shoshone StBuffalo, NY 14214

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53 Englewood Ave
6 Bedroom Apartments

53 Englewood Ave

53 Englewood AveBuffalo, NY 14214
Student Housing

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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 Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ priced from $870. University Court Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1,095
Townhomes on Englewood2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, NY

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.12 price per square foot 125 Shoshone St Model at 125 Shoshone St, Unit 125 in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Townhomes on Englewood starting at $1,550 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
125 Shoshone St, Unit 125125 Shoshone St2BR,1BA$1.12
Townhomes on Englewood2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.82
55 Winspear Ave55 Winspear Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
University Court Apartment1 BR1BR,1BA$1.37
227 Heath St, Unit Upper227 Heath St2BR,1BA$2.05
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Apartment is $870 at Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University is starting from $990 at Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+.

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Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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