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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $800 (16 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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$1,150 - $1,525Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Allentown Square
97 West AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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Campus West
129 West AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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68 Prospect Ave
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$1,200 - $1,900Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Police Apartments
74 Franklin 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 | $1,412 | $850 | $2,300 |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $925 | $3,820 |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $1,200 | $1,975 |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $1,300 | $1,575 |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,758 | $1,758 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterfront Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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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 $1,175. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| Allentown Square | Studio B -ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Campus West | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 507 Niagara St | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, NY
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $1.67 price per square foot 1 Bed Model at The Police Apartments in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 100 South starting at $1,595 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 100 South | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Vistas at Avant | 1 Bedroom with Premium Corner View | 1BR,1BA | $5.21 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Campus West | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Allentown Square | Studio B -ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
| 507 Niagara St | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterfront is under $2,130.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in Waterfront have an average cost of $811 which is $947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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