Cheap Homes for Rent in Elmwood Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $700 (6 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 1 Bed unit found at Sheldon Apartments priced from $899. The Residence on North 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
Sheldon Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $0.64 price per square foot 257 Richmond Ave Model at 257 Richmond Ave, Unit 3 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 402 W Ferry St Model at 402 W Ferry St, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 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.
257 Richmond Ave, Unit 3257 Richmond Ave2BR,1BA$0.64
402 W Ferry St, Unit 1402 W Ferry St3BR,1BA$1.00
693 Linwood Ave, Unit 693 Linwood Ave693 Linwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.31
482 West Ferry, Unit 482 Upper Unit482 West Ferry2BR,1BA$1.23
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
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$1.31
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmwood?

There are currently 399 Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY with pricing that ranges from $358 to $5,395. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmwood ranging from $750 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 $750 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,743.

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 $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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