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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Emerson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $795 | $2,830 |
Emerson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $550 | $2,586 |
Emerson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $620 | $1,650 |
Emerson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $655 | $1,650 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Campion Hall | studio | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
220 Lexington Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Griffin House Apartments | 2 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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257 E Ferry St, Unit 2A | 257 E Ferry St | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
329 Grider St, Unit 329 Grider- 3BDRM - Lower | 329 Grider St | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
AP Lofts at Larkinville | Market Rate 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
159 Laurel St, Unit Lower | 159 Laurel St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
The Residences at 471 Elmwood | 204 - 205 | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
87 Dempster St, Unit Upper | 87 Dempster St | 3BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Griffin House Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath (MSA) | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Barcalo Living | Elmwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
1814 William St, Unit Upper rear 4 | 1814 William St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
467 Wyoming Ave, Unit #4 | 467 Wyoming Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEmerson, Buffalo, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
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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 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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