Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (44 Rentals)

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169 Florida St, Unit Lower
$1,200
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$1,200
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$1,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

169 Florida St, Unit Lower

169 Florida StBuffalo, NY 14208
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property at 298 Winslow Ave

$1,150 - $1,200

3 Bedroom Rentals

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298 Winslow Ave

BuffaloNY14211

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property at 43 Vanderbilt St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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43 Vanderbilt St

BuffaloNY14206
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Ellicott Homes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ellicott Homes

424 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Towne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Gardens

440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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950 Broadway St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

950 Broadway St

950 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14212
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Hydraulics Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hydraulics Lofts

500 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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The Forge on Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Forge on Broadway

490 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Campion Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campion Hall

2136 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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Seneca Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seneca Street Lofts

550 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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AP Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AP Lofts

545 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14204

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Viola Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Viola Townhomes

18-30 Viola DrCheektowaga, NY 14227
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Emerson, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerson Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,028
Griffin House Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath (MSA)2BR,2BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, NY

As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerson area is the $0.76 price per square foot 395 Davey St Model at 395 Davey St, Unit Upper in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Emerson apartment is the 171 Blaine Ave Model at 171 Blaine Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Hamlin Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
395 Davey St, Unit Upper395 Davey St2BR,1BA$0.76
171 Blaine Ave, Unit 2171 Blaine Ave4BR,1BA$1.29
99 Gerald Ave, Unit Lower99 Gerald Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
134 Colby St, Unit Unit #1134 Colby St2BR,1BA$1.58
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Griffin House Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath (MSA)2BR,2BA$1.87
110 Gerald Ave110 Gerald Ave2BR,1BA$1.44

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Apartments

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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