
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emslie Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (85 Rentals)
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Ellicott Homes

Ellicott Town Center

259 Carolina St, Unit Upper Rear

The Residence on North

Willow Grove Apartments

58 Trinity Pl

85 Sears St

194 Central Ave

Sheldon Apartments
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360 Prospect Ave

83 Rich St

76 Tracy St

294 S Elmwood Ave

277 Linwood Ave

Virginia Apartments

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The Westbrook Apartments

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221 Maple St
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205 Southampton St

351 Moselle St

42 Lester St

41 Mariner St

220 Lexington Avenue Apartments

Elmwood Square Apartments

AP Lofts

Lin-Nor Apartments

89 Johnson Park

2042 Bailey Ave, Unit 2
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235 High St

Trinity Tower

Ansonia Center

56 Trinity Pl

62 Park St

160 Park St

158 Park St

64 Sweet Ave

80 Watson St

Jersey Apartments
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The Ambassador

North Court

Towne Gardens

The Elmwood Villas

430 Delaware

Noles Court

1100 Michigan Ave.

Holling Place Apartments

Fairfax House

Corporate Manor Apartments
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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 | $1,329 | $358 | $2,300 |
| Emslie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $376 | $3,820 |
| Emslie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $445 | $5,000 |
| Emslie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $625 | $3,556 |
| Emslie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $675 | $4,200 |
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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 Willow Grove Apartments priced from $850. Sheldon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Emslie apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Sheldon Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Residence on North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
| Virginia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 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 |
| 220 Lexington Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Elmwood Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emslie, NY
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emslie area is the $0.64 price per square foot 257 Richmond Ave Model at 257 Richmond Ave, Unit 3 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Emslie apartment is the 89 Trinity Pl Model at 89 Trinity Pl, Unit 89 Trinity Upper starting at $1,600 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Central 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 257 Richmond Ave, Unit 3 | 257 Richmond Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| 89 Trinity Pl, Unit 89 Trinity Upper | 89 Trinity Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 377 Herman St, Unit upper | 377 Herman St | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Elmwood-Anderson Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 405 Elmwood Ave | 2 bd 1 bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Residence on North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 157 Locust St, Unit 1 | 157 Locust St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Emslie?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Emslie is at Willow Grove Apartments listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emslie Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emslie Apartment is $899 at Sheldon Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emslie Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emslie is starting from $1,102 at AP Lofts.
What is the most affordable Emslie Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Emslie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pine Harbor Apartments and starts from $1,575.
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