
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (49 Rentals)
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True Bethel Townhomes

629 Broadway

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2007 Broadway St

40 Vincent Ave, Unit 2

43 Loepere St

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1661 Clinton St, Unit lower, Unit lower

Campion Hall

85 Blake St, Unit 1
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AP Lofts

106 Reiman St

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835 Humboldt Pky, Unit Apt. 3B, Unit Apt. 3B

52 Walden Ave

71 Gerald Ave

64 Sweet Ave

110 Gerald Ave

216 Newburgh Ave

226 Longnecker St
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22 Euclid Ave, Unit D, Unit D

1139 Walden Ave

491 Emslie St

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690 E Utica St, Unit 690 Upper, Unit 690 Upper

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309 Mills St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

26 Madison St

79 Walden Ave

2148 Main St

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61 Courtland Ave, Unit Lower, Unit Lower
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395 Davey St, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

1368 Harlem Rd

1812 Clinton St

73 Inter Park Ave

201 Southampton St

Griffin House Apartments

193 Southampton St

96 Academy Rd

Ellicott Homes
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Towne Gardens

Walden Park Senior Complex

950 Broadway St

Hydraulics Lofts

The Forge on Broadway

Seneca Street Lofts

562 Wilson St

156 James St

228 Adams St
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1119 Sycamore St

8 Wagner Ave, Unit Apartment 1

Genesee Square Apartments

Viola Townhomes
Emerson, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $561 | $1,500 |
| Emerson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $661 | $1,995 |
| Emerson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $873 | $2,500 |
| Emerson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $891 | $4,206 |
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Cheapest Available Emerson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerson area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Campion Hall priced from $995. AP Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,022. Here are the most affordable Emerson apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campion Hall | studio | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,022 |
| Griffin House Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath (MSA) | 2BR,2BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, NY
As of May 12, 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 2279 Broadway St Model at 2279 Broadway St, Unit 1 starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 395 Davey St, Unit Upper | 395 Davey St | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| 2279 Broadway St, Unit 1 | 2279 Broadway St | 4BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 61 Courtland Ave, Unit Lower | 61 Courtland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Griffin House Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath (MSA) | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 2007 Broadway St | 2007 Broadway St | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 835 Humboldt Pky, Unit Apt. 3B | 835 Humboldt Pky | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Campion Hall | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerson?
The cheapest apartment in Emerson is Campion Hall which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Emerson costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerson?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Emerson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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