Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (145 Rentals)

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608 Elmwood Ave
$1,149 - $1,699
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$1,149 - $1,699
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608 Elmwood Ave

608 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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$1,150 - $1,200

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126 Norwood Ave

BuffaloNY14222

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$1,250 - $1,950

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40 North St

BuffaloNY14202
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$1,161 - $1,343

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BuffaloNY14208

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Elmwood, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residence on North priced from $944. 277 Linwood Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Lafayette ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$960
Sheldon Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Gates CircleStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Delaware / West Ferry Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,045
Elmwood Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $0.38 price per square foot 90 Hoyt St Model at 90 Hoyt St, Unit upper in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 109 Baynes St Model at 109 Baynes St starting at $895 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
90 Hoyt St, Unit upper90 Hoyt St3BR,1BA$0.38
109 Baynes St109 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.45
107 Baynes St, Unit baynes107 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.40
Nickel City Lofts2-BD 2.5Bth2BR,2.5BA$1.36
79 Florida St79 Florida St3BR,1BA$1.20
482 West Ferry, Unit 482 Upper Unit482 West Ferry2BR,1BA$1.23
405 Elmwood Ave2 bd 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.20
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
176 W Delavan Ave, Unit Upper176 W Delavan Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.19

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Buffalo, NY. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood is under $1,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?

The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is The Residence on North which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood?

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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood?

Cheap apartments in Elmwood have an average cost of $226 which is $2,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood.

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