Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterfront Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $1,000 (3 Rentals)

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Waterfront, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, NY

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 100 South in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 164 Edward St Model at 164 Edward St, Unit Elmwood Edward starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 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$1.64
164 Edward St, Unit Elmwood Edward164 Edward St2BR,1BA$1.45
Piano Factory Lofts2BR2BR,1BA$1.79
The Police Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.67
Cottage Street Lofts118 Cottage (rear)2BR,1BA$1.62
Theater Place Apartments780 SF1BR,1BA$2.15
130 Pearl1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Pine Harbor ApartmentsTwo Bed / One Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Campus West1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$2.08
Allentown SquareStudio B -ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio ,1BA$2.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, NY with pricing that ranges from $875 to $4,200. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $1,050 to $5,000.

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 $1,050 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,770.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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