
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dunkirk, NY from $500 (21 Rentals)
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170 King St, Unit King street front

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14 N Main St, Unit lower

Chadwick Bay Lofts

Porter Manor

Park Place Student Housing

10 Barker St
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379 W Main St, Unit Cabin 4

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98 Temple St, Unit 98 Temple

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17 Green St, Unit 2

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29 Leverett St, Unit Upper front

30 Water St

42-48 Water St

Fredonia
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211 Price St

James Place and New Liberty Apartments

James Place

44 E Main St

Lake Erie Estates

5454 Creekside Ct

7008 Erie Rd
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Dunkirk, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dunkirk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk Studio Apartments | $847 | $695 | $1,000 |
| Dunkirk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $886 | $850 | $950 |
| Dunkirk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $1,100 | $1,250 |
| Dunkirk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $918 | $549 | $2,000 |
| Dunkirk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,475 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Dunkirk Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place Student Housing | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $549 |
| 30 Water St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunkirk, NY and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunkirk area is the $0.55 price per square foot 170 King St Model at 170 King St, Unit King street front in the starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Dunkirk apartment is the 40 Lambert Ave Model at 40 Lambert Ave, Unit 40A starting at $2,900 with a $2.69 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunkirk apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 King St, Unit King street front | 170 King St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.55 |
| 40 Lambert Ave, Unit 40A | 40 Lambert Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.69 |
| 5365 Van Buren Bay Ct | 5365 Van Buren Bay Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 379 W Main St, Unit Cabin 4 | 379 W Main St | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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The best deal on a cheap Dunkirk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Student Housing and starts from $549.
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