Cheap Homes for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $800 (5 Rentals)

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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 $899. Gates Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Gates CircleStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Elmwood Square ApartmentsStudio (Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.28 price per square foot 94 Lexington Ave Model at 94 Lexington Ave, Unit #4 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 390 Linwood Ave Model at 390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,950 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Hamlin Park 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.
94 Lexington Ave, Unit #494 Lexington Ave2BR,2BA$1.28
390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4390 Linwood Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
Nickel City Lofts2-BD - 2-Bth2BR,2BA$1.28
26 Sherwood St, Unit Upper26 Sherwood St3BR,1BA$0.96
496 W Ferry St, Unit 1496 W Ferry St2BR,1BA$1.29
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
482 West Ferry, Unit 482 Upper Unit482 West Ferry2BR,1BA$1.23
405 Elmwood Ave2 bd 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.20
384 Breckenridge St, Unit 1384 Breckenridge St2BR,1BA$0.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmwood?

There are currently 395 Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY with pricing that ranges from $358 to $6,000. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmwood ranging from $882 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmwood ranges from $882 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,922.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elmwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elmwood range from $989 to $3,114, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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