
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emslie Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (160 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Emslie area of Buffalo.


Ellicott Town Center

The Residence on North

629 Broadway

Hyde Park Apartments

131 Allen St

294 S Elmwood Ave

290 S Elmwood Ave

30 Hobart St

277 Linwood Ave
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1661 Clinton St, Unit lower, Unit lower

The Westbrook Apartments

Fairmount Apartments

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608 Elmwood Ave

Sheldon Apartments

The Buffalo Lafayette

41 Mariner St

315 Linwood Ave

24 Coe Pl

946 Main St
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AP Lofts

Elmwood Square Apartments

160 Park St

Lin-Nor Apartments

56 Trinity Pl

Trinity Tower

141 Vandalia St, Unit Lower back

Delaware Franklin

South City Apartments

The Ambassador
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64 Sweet Ave

52 Walden Ave

Jersey Apartments

1115 Delaware Ave

211 Summer St

Pine Harbor Apartments

The Sinclair

Campus West

135 Elmwood Ave

Allentown Square
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246 Bryant St

Elmwood-Anderson Place Apartments

374 Elmwood Ave, Unit 4

51 Days Park

60 1/2 Days Park

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

26 Madison St

Lofts Buffalo

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201 Mackinaw St

42 Linden Park
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Emslie, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emslie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emslie Studio Apartments | $1,394 | $358 | $2,700 |
| Emslie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $376 | $4,220 |
| Emslie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $445 | $3,225 |
| Emslie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $989 | $3,200 |
| Emslie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $862 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 160 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Emslie Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available Emslie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emslie area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Hyde Park Apartments priced from $920. 131 Allen St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Emslie apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| 131 Allen St | studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Residence on North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
| 277 Linwood Ave | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Ashland Avenue Apartments | Studio W/Den | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Sheldon Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Trinity Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| Delaware Franklin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| The Ambassador | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emslie, NY
As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emslie area is the $1.35 price per square foot 437 Franklin St Model at 437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3 in the in the Central Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Emslie apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal starting at $1,695 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emslie apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3 | 437 Franklin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Nickel City Lofts | 2-BD 2.5Bth | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.37 |
| 448 Elmwood Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| AP Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 159 Northampton St, Unit Lower flat | 159 Northampton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 405 Elmwood Ave | 2 bd 1 bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The Residence on North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 277 Linwood Ave | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emslie Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emslie?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emslie is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emslie?
The cheapest apartment in Emslie is The Residence on North which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in Emslie costs $2,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emslie?
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 16 regular apartments in Emslie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Emslie?
Cheap apartments in Emslie have an average cost of $344 which is $1,756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emslie.
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