
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $550 (52 Rentals)
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467 Wyoming Ave

True Bethel Townhomes

228 Weiss St

444 Schiller St

904 Clinton St, Unit Rear

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96 Dempster St, Unit 96 Dempster Street Buffalo NY 14206

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196 Eaton St, Unit 2

138 Reiman St, Unit Upper

490 S Ogden St
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161 Bissell Ave

60 Sidney St, Unit 1st floor

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96 Deerfield Ave, Unit upper

103 Goethe St

223 Keystone St, Unit Upper (Rear Side),

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16 Pine Ridge Rd

98 Freund St

110 Briscoe Ave

248 Loring Ave
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95 Carl St

76 Chester St

298 Winslow Ave

63 Wright Ave

215 Ludington St

191 Schuele Ave

392 Busti Ave

165 Playter St

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125 Kensington Ave, Unit Lower

235 High St
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950 Broadway St

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325 Box Ave

90 Sussex St
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861 Glenwood Ave

1023 E Lovejoy St

119 Ludington St

1021 Lafayette Ave

41 Pleasant Pkwy

98 Edson St

48 Pleasant Pky

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Emerson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $863 | $561 | $1,100 |
| Emerson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $661 | $1,630 |
| Emerson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $873 | $2,050 |
| Emerson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $891 | $3,496 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, NY
As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerson area is the $1.58 price per square foot 134 Colby St Model at 134 Colby St, Unit #1 in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Emerson apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at AP Lofts in the East Side neighborhood starting at $1,028 with a $1.11 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Colby St, Unit #1 | 134 Colby St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.58 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.11 |
| Griffin House Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath (MSA) | 2BR, 2BA | $1.87 |
| 467 Wyoming Ave | 467 Wyoming Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| 196 Eaton St, Unit 2 | 196 Eaton St | Studio, 1BA | $2.00 |
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What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emerson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emerson is starting from $1,222 at AP Lofts.
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