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96 Dempster St, Unit 96 Dempster Street Buffalo NY 14206
96 Dempster StBuffalo, NY 14206
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196 Eaton St, Unit 2
196 Eaton StBuffalo, NY 14208
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904 Clinton St
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223 Keystone St, Unit Upper (Rear Side),
223 Keystone StBuffalo, NY 14211
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424 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Towne Gardens
440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Noles Court
99 Best StBuffalo, NY 14209
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1100 Michigan Ave.
1100 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Walden Park Senior Complex
101 Bakos BlvdBuffalo, NY 14211
60 Warren Ave
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950 Broadway St
950 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14212
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52 LocustBuffalo, NY 14204
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Hydraulics Lofts
500 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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The Forge on Broadway
490 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Seneca Street Lofts
550 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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169 Elk StBuffalo, NY 14210
325 Box Ave
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10 Durham CtBuffalo, NY 14204
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545 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14204
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East Side, Buffalo, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Studio Apartments | $2,078 | $1,000 | $2,653 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $561 | $2,812 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $661 | $3,104 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $873 | $3,099 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $891 | $3,496 |
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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 $1,028. The Lawrence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,653. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,028 |
| The Lawrence | Discovery | Studio, 1BA | $1,653 |
| Meidenbauer House | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2,300 |
| Barcalo Living | Levy | 2BR, 1BA | $2,324 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, NY
As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.58 price per square foot 134 Colby St Model at 134 Colby St, Unit Unit #1 in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Twain Model at Barcalo Living in the South Park neighborhood starting at $2,534 with a $2.66 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Colby St, Unit Unit #1 | 134 Colby St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.58 |
| Barcalo Living | Twain | 2BR, 1BA | $2.66 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.11 |
| The Lawrence | Westinghouse | 1BR, 1BA | $3.26 |
| Meidenbauer House | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR, 1.5BA | $3.05 |
| 196 Eaton St, Unit 2 | 196 Eaton St | Studio, 1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $2,324.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?
The cheapest apartment in East Side is AP Lofts which is listed at $1,028, while the average apartment in East Side costs $2,369.
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 3 regular apartments in East Side 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 Side?
Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $223 which is $2,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
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