Cheap Homes for Rent in Elmwood Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $900 (12 Rentals)

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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 Willow Grove Apartments priced from $850. The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Grove ApartmentsStudio SMALLStudio,1BA$850
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
Sheldon ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$950
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Lafayette ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.08 price per square foot 390 Linwood Ave Model at 390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Hamlin Park neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 574 West Ave Model at 574 West Ave starting at $1,995 with a $1.19 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.
390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4390 Linwood Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.08
574 West Ave574 West Ave4BR,1BA$1.19
The Westbrook Apartments2 bedroom/1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
402 W Ferry St, Unit 2402 W Ferry St3BR,1BA$1.17
175 Plymouth Ave, Unit 175 Plymouth Ave, Apt. 2175 Plymouth Ave4BR,1BA$1.08
159 Laurel St, Unit Lower159 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.83
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
334-346 Bryant St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmwood, 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 Elmwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmwood?

There are currently 390 Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,225. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmwood ranging from $990 to $4,000.

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 $990 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,023.

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 $1,000 to $2,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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