Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Towne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Gardens

440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Noles Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Noles Court

99 Best StBuffalo, NY 14209
Senior Living
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1100 Michigan Ave.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Michigan Ave.

1100 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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950 Broadway St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

950 Broadway St

950 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14212
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Hydraulics Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hydraulics Lofts

500 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at AP Lofts priced from $1,045. Michigan Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,239. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Michigan Place ApartmentsstudiosStudio,1BA$1,239
St John Tower Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Barcalo LivingChippewa1BR,1BA$1,655
Meidenbauer House1 Bed Furnished1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, NY

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.17 price per square foot 377 Herman St Model at 377 Herman St, Unit upper in the in the Hamlin Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at AP Lofts starting at $1,045 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
377 Herman St, Unit upper377 Herman St3BR,1BA$1.17
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Barcalo LivingHudson1BR,1BA$2.29
St John Tower Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Meidenbauer House2 Bed Furnished2BR,1BA$3.99
Michigan Place Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56
2042 Bailey Ave, Unit 22042 Bailey Ave2BR,1BA$2.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?

The cheapest apartment in East Side is AP Lofts which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in East Side costs $1,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?

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

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