Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (7 Rentals)

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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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Emerson, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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. 220 Lexington Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here are the most affordable Emerson apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campion Hallstudio1BR,1BA$995
220 Lexington Avenue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Griffin House Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath (MSA)2BR,2BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, NY

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson area is the $0.86 price per square foot 257 E Ferry St Model at 257 E Ferry St, Unit 2A in the in the Hamlin Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Emerson apartment is the 329 Grider St Model at 329 Grider St, Unit 329 Grider- 3BDRM - Lower starting at $1,425 with a $1.13 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.
257 E Ferry St, Unit 2A257 E Ferry St2BR,1BA$0.86
329 Grider St, Unit 329 Grider- 3BDRM - Lower329 Grider St3BR,1BA$1.13
AP Lofts at LarkinvilleMarket Rate 2x22BR,2BA$1.31
159 Laurel St, Unit Lower159 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.88
The Residences at 471 Elmwood204 - 2052BR,1BA$2.09
87 Dempster St, Unit Upper87 Dempster St3BR,1BA$1.22
Griffin House Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath (MSA)2BR,2BA$1.66
Barcalo LivingElmwood1BR,1BA$2.08
1814 William St, Unit Upper rear 41814 William St2BR,1BA$1.50
467 Wyoming Ave, Unit #4467 Wyoming Ave1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Emerson, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Emerson Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 1 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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