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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, NY

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.00 price per square foot 124 Carmel Rd Model at 124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value University apartment is the 3210 Main St Model at 3210 Main St, Unit Apt. 2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.57 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.
124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper124 Carmel Rd3BR,1BA$1.00
3210 Main St, Unit Apt. 23210 Main St2BR,2BA$1.57
1 Emsworth Ave, Unit Upper Unit1 Emsworth Ave3BR,1BA$1.65
Manhattan Square2 bedroom townhouse apartment2BR,1BA$1.24
Amherst GardensB12BR,1BA$1.84
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Bennett Village Apartments1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.55
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Mercer CommonsStudio suiteStudio ,1BA$1.91
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about University

What type of rentals are currently available in University?

There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in University, NY with pricing that ranges from $820 to $1,900. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University ranging from $450 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University ranges from $450 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,923.

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