Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Amherst Williamsville Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (116 Rentals)

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2923 River Rd
$750
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2923 River Rd

2923 River RdBuffalo, NY 14207
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55 Winspear Ave
$1,200 - $2,200
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

55 Winspear Ave

55 Winspear AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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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 1 Bed unit found at Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ priced from $870. Kenmore Tudors has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable East Amherst Williamsville apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Highland View Apartments2x1 - Upgraded2BR,1BA$995
Robert and Wright Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Edge Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Chatsworth Place ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Amherst Williamsville, NY

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Amherst Williamsville area is the $0.53 price per square foot 470 Winspear Ave Model at 470 Winspear Ave, Unit 1st floor in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value East Amherst Williamsville apartment is the 337 Saint Lawrence Ave Model at 337 Saint Lawrence Ave starting at $1,650 with a $1.02 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.
470 Winspear Ave, Unit 1st floor470 Winspear Ave3BR,1BA$0.53
337 Saint Lawrence Ave337 Saint Lawrence AveStudio ,2BA$1.02
169 Norwalk Ave, Unit Upper169 Norwalk Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
25-47 Old Lyme Dr2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Hertel Avenue Townhomes1 BR/1BA townhouse1BR,1BA$1.15
Delta Garden Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15
55 Lemon Tree Ct, Unit 455 Lemon Tree Ct2BR,1BA$1.28
115 Ledger St, Unit Ledger 1115 Ledger St3BR,1BA$1.08
Willow Ridge Court2 Bedroom- Willow Ridge2BR,1BA$1.29
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,000.

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 $2,000.

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 72 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 $482 which is $1,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Amherst Williamsville.

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