Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (50 Rentals)

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North Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Court

197 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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The Elmwood Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Elmwood Villas

367 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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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 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Michigan Ave.

1100 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14209
Senior Living
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Fairfax House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax House

715 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Willow Grove Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Grove Apartments

225 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Brent Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brent Manor Apartments

366 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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209 Elmwood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

209 Elmwood Ave

209 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Commodore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commodore Apartments

1240 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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228 Summer St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

228 Summer St

228 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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722 W Delavan Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

722 W Delavan Ave

722 W Delavan AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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The Bryant
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bryant

916 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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The Mansion
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mansion

173 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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209 Summer St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

209 Summer St

209-213 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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257 Summer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

257 Summer St

257 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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334-346 Bryant St
2 Bedroom Apartments

334-346 Bryant St

334-346 Bryant StBuffalo, NY 14222
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330 Linwood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

330 Linwood Ave

330 Linwood AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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419 Porter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419 Porter Ave

419 Porter AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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Ashland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashland Apartments

712-718 Ashland AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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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 Studio unit found at Hyde Park Apartments priced from $895. Ashland Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Ashland Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
Sheldon Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Trinity TowerStudioStudio,1BA$955
Lafayette ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$960
334-346 Bryant St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$995
Elmwood Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,024

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.19 price per square foot 128 Richmond Ave Model at 128 Richmond Ave, Unit 1 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 2 BDRM W DEN Model at Windsor Apartments starting at $1,715 with a $1.32 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.
128 Richmond Ave, Unit 1128 Richmond Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.19
Windsor Apartments2 BDRM W DEN2BR,1BA$1.32
The Westbrook Apartments2 bedroom/2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.16
159 Laurel St, Unit Lower159 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.88
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
Elmwood-Anderson Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
277 Linwood Ave2 bedroom suite2BR,1BA$1.20
334-346 Bryant St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Gates Circle1 Bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmwood, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,024.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?

The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+ which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $2,650.

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

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