Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterfront Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $1,100 (6 Rentals)

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Waterfront, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Harbor ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,136
Allentown SquareStudio B -ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio,1BA$1,300
Campus West1 Bedroom C (w/ Patio and Murphy Bea)1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, NY

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 100 South in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 58 Cottage St Model at 58 Cottage St, Unit #2 starting at $1,700 with a $1.74 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
100 South2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.69
58 Cottage St, Unit #258 Cottage St2BR,1BA$1.74
Pine Harbor ApartmentsTwo Bed / One Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Campus West1 Bedroom C (w/ Patio and Murphy Bea)1BR,1BA$2.38
Allentown SquareStudio B -ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio ,1BA$2.32

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waterfront, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #33

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, NY with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,220. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $1,165 to $4,250.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterfront ranges from $1,165 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,245.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods for College Renters in Buffalo, NY

Written by: Patrick Ryan

There’s nothing better than living in a college town. The setting is vibrant, the people are happy and there’s always a good time to be had.

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.