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442 Wohlers Ave

BuffaloNY14208

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East Side, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 $995. 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$995
Michigan Place ApartmentsstudiosStudio,1BA$1,239
St John Tower Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, NY

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $0.79 price per square foot 121 Scoville Ave Model at 121 Scoville Ave, Unit Upstairs in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 159 Laurel St Model at 159 Laurel St, Unit Lower starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Hamlin Park 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.
121 Scoville Ave, Unit Upstairs121 Scoville Ave2BR,1BA$0.79
159 Laurel St, Unit Lower159 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.83
19 Winchester Ave, Unit Lower19 Winchester Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
701 Perry St, Unit Upper701 Perry St2BR,1BA$1.10
146 Wanda Ave, Unit Upper Front146 Wanda Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Barcalo LivingHudson1BR,1BA$2.43
St John Tower Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
291 Rother Ave, Unit LowerRear291 Rother Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Michigan Place Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #38

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 184 Apartments for Rent in East Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,075. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $850 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side ranges from $850 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,455.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side range from $625 to $3,075, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $1,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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