Here Are The 5 Cheapest Apartments Available In Buffalo

Even though unemployment is at a near-record low and inflation has been falling lately, finding an affordable apartment in Western New York has been pretty difficult lately. Here maybe a few options if you are housing hunting on a budget.

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There are tons of top-notch apartments available all around the Buffalo area. Some are within Buffalo proper, while others are in first and 2nd ring suburbs. Regardless of where you're looking, you are all but guaranteed to find a great place if you have the budget.

However, if you're not in the market for the most expensive apartment in Buffalo, then there may be some other options for you to look at. Those options may be on the slim side considering that rental prices in Buffalo have not fallen like rents have in other areas of the country.

According to the Federal Housing Administration, the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Western New York is $963 per month.

This may be a tough number to find, but we have a few ideas for you:

40 Ashely Street, Buffalo, 14212 - $700

This two-bedroom apartment is on the lower level of a multi-family house. The apartment is on a quiet street and near a bus route, and at $700 per month is well below the average 2-bedroom rental rate in Buffalo.

46 Lafayette Street, Apt 1108, Buffalo, 14213 - $750

Buffalo's West Side has this 2-bedroom apartment available with hardwood floors throughout the unit, plus off-street parking is a must in this neighborhood.

99 N Odgan Street, Buffalo, 14206 - $850

The Lovejoy Neighborhood in Buffalo boasts this 2-bedroom freestanding cottage that comes with all the appliances you need in an apartment. It's listed for rent at $850, which is a little expensive but still below the fair market.

303 Walnut Street, Buffalo, 14203 - $800

This 2-bedroom apartment in the Willert Park neighborhood in Buffalo might actually be a 3-bedroom because it features a bonus room that can be used as an office or something else. Newly renovated, this upper apartment is also very close access to downtown Buffalo.