Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Amherst Williamsville Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (117 Rentals)

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115 Ledger St, Unit Ledger 1
$1,075
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$1,075
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115 Ledger St, Unit Ledger 1

115 Ledger StBuffalo, NY 14216
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1353 Hertel Ave, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

1353 Hertel Ave, Unit 2

1353 Hertel AveBuffalo, NY 14216
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73 Virginia Rd, Unit Left
$1,200
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73 Virginia Rd, Unit Left

73 Virginia RdBuffalo, NY 14225
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3930 Bailey Ave, Unit #3
$1,200
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3930 Bailey Ave, Unit #3

3930 Bailey AveBuffalo, NY 14226
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Bernhardt
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Bernhardt

384-390 Bernhardt DrBuffalo, NY 14226
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Kensington Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Apartments

1617 Kensington AveBuffalo, NY 14215
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2720-2730 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2720-2730 Main St

2720 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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Mercer Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Commons

2825 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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790 Amherst St
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790 Amherst St

790 Amherst StBuffalo, NY 14216
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Bethune Lofts
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Bethune Lofts

2917 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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575 Colvin Ave
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575 Colvin Ave

575 Colvin AveBuffalo, NY 14216

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East Amherst Williamsville, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Amherst Williamsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Amherst Williamsville area of Buffalo, NY is a 3 Beds unit found at Auden Buffalo priced from $715. Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable East Amherst Williamsville apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auden Buffalo3x23BR,2BA$715
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$925
Black Rock VillageTwo Beds2BR,1BA$950
2425 Delaware Ave1 BR1BR,1BA$950
2421 Delaware Ave1 BR1BR,1BA$950
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$963

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Amherst Williamsville, NY

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Amherst Williamsville area is the $0.70 price per square foot 182 Merrimac St Model at 182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value East Amherst Williamsville apartment is the 297 Sterling Ave Model at 297 Sterling Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the North Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Amherst Williamsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER182 Merrimac St3BR,1BA$0.70
297 Sterling Ave, Unit 2297 Sterling Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
385 Huntington Ave, Unit 1385 Huntington Ave3BR,1BA$1.22
118 Denrose Drive118-132 Denrose Drive - 1323BR,2BA$1.25
Delta Garden Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15
268 Robert Dr, Unit 2268 Robert Dr2BR,1BA$1.13
115 Ledger St, Unit Ledger 1115 Ledger St3BR,1BA$1.08
40 Mallory Rd, Unit #340 Mallory Rd2BR,1BA$1.16
69-75 Commodore Ave, Unit 7169-75 Commodore Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23

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Top Neighborhoods Near Buffalo Colleges and Universities

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

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This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Buffalo. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Amherst Williamsville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Amherst Williamsville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Amherst Williamsville is under $963.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Amherst Williamsville?

The cheapest apartment in East Amherst Williamsville is Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in East Amherst Williamsville costs $1,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Amherst Williamsville?

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 29 regular apartments in East Amherst Williamsville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Amherst Williamsville?

Cheap apartments in East Amherst Williamsville have an average cost of $463 which is $1,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Amherst Williamsville.

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