Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $882 (9 Rentals)

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325 Box Ave (Upper) Avenue Unit

325 Box Ave
BuffaloNY14211

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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 $1,649. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,028
The LawrenceDiscoveryStudio,1BA$1,649
Meidenbauer House2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, NY

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $0.92 price per square foot 690 E Utica St Model at 690 E Utica St, Unit 690 Upper in the in the Hamlin Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Griffin Model at Barcalo Living starting at $2,960 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the South 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.
690 E Utica St, Unit 690 Upper690 E Utica St3BR,1BA$0.92
Barcalo LivingGriffin2BR,2BA$2.30
313 Fenton St, Unit Lower Unit313 Fenton St2BR,1BA$1.14
134 Colby St, Unit #1134 Colby St2BR,1BA$1.58
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
The LawrenceWestinghouse1BR,1BA$3.26
Meidenbauer House2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 190 Apartments for Rent in East Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $561 to $3,496. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $882 to $2,100.

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 $882 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,356.

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 $873 to $3,074, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,352 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $891.

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