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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $900 (22 Rentals)
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$1,136 - $1,7581 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pine Harbor Apartments
10 7th StBuffalo, NY 14201
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$1,178 - $2,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
The Police Apartments
74 Franklin StBuffalo, NY 14202
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Allentown Square
97 West AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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Campus West
129 West AveBuffalo, NY 14201
61 Johnson Park
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118 Whitney Pl, Unit 118 Whitney Place upper
118 Whitney PlBuffalo, NY 14201
54 3rd St
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65 Whitney Pl, Unit The Whitney Apt 4
65 Whitney Pl
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Piano Factory Lofts
82 Pearl StBuffalo, NY 14202
501 ,UPPER Ave
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76 Cottage St, Unit Upper Apartment
76 Cottage StBuffalo, NY 14201
9 West Ave
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
49 Johnson Park
49 Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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The Graystone
24 S Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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201 West Huron
201 W Huron StBuffalo, NY 14201
243 Niagara St
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Turner Bros. Lofts
295 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14201
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments
Cottage Street Lofts
118-126 Cottage StBuffalo, NY 14201
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507 Niagara St
507 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14201
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Webb of Buffalo
90-92 Pearl StBuffalo, NY 14202
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Waterfront, Buffalo, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,493 | $1,050 | $2,700 |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $1,000 | $4,220 |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $1,300 | $2,700 |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $1,575 | $1,700 |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,758 | $1,758 |
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Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Harbor Apartments priced from $1,136. Allentown Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| Allentown Square | Studio B -ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Campus West | 1 Bedroom C (w/ Patio and Murphy Bea) | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 100 South | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, NY
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 100 South in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 118 Whitney Pl Model at 118 Whitney Pl, Unit 118 Whitney Place upper starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Central Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 South | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| 118 Whitney Pl, Unit 118 Whitney Place upper | 118 Whitney Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Campus West | 1 Bedroom C (w/ Patio and Murphy Bea) | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Allentown Square | Studio B -ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | Studio ,1BA | $2.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront is Pine Harbor Apartments which is listed at $1,136, while the average apartment in Waterfront costs $1,758.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterfront?
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 4 regular apartments in Waterfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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