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The Police Apartments
74 Franklin StBuffalo, NY 14202
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $900 (24 Rentals)
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Pine Harbor Apartments
10 7th StBuffalo, NY 14201
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78 Prospect Ave, Unit 3
78 Prospect AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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410 7th St
410 7th StBuffalo, NY 14201
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337 Prospect Ave
337 Prospect AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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The Pasquale at Waterfront Place
132 Lakefront BlvdBuffalo, NY 14202
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251 Maryland St
251 Maryland StBuffalo, NY 14201
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300 Busti Ave
300 Busti AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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Campus West
129 West AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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Allentown Square
97 West AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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Piano Factory Lofts
82 Pearl StBuffalo, NY 14202
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49 Johnson Park
49 Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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201 West Huron
201 W Huron StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Turner Bros. Lofts
295 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Cottage Street Lofts
118-126 Cottage StBuffalo, NY 14201
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100 South
100 S Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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507 Niagara St
507 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Waterfront
270 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14201
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111 Prospect Ave
111 Prospect AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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269 Georgia St
269 Georgia StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Mariner Towers
186 Efner StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Marine Drive Apartments
205 Marine DrBuffalo, NY 14202
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Christine Apartments
526 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14201
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La Plaza de Virginia
254 Virginia StBuffalo, NY 14201
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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 | $1,466 | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $950 | $1,750 |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $1,300 | $2,700 |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $1,575 | $1,600 |
| 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. The Police Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,178. 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 |
| The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
| 100 South | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, NY
As of August 22, 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. |
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| 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 |
| The Police Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 78 Prospect Ave, Unit 3 | 78 Prospect Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 $1,550.
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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