Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emslie Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (79 Rentals)

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North Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Court

197 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Towne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Gardens

440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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The Elmwood Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elmwood Villas

367 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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430 Delaware
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Delaware

430 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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Noles Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Noles Court

99 Best StBuffalo, NY 14209
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1100 Michigan Ave.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Michigan Ave.

1100 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Fairfax House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax House

715 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Brent Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brent Manor Apartments

366 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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209 Elmwood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

209 Elmwood Ave

209 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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AC Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

AC Lofts

136 N Division StBuffalo, NY 14203
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228 Summer St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

228 Summer St

228 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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479-489 Delaware Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

479-489 Delaware Ave

487-489 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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479 Delaware Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

479 Delaware Ave

479 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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Emslie, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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. The Residence on North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable Emslie apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Grove ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$850
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
Sheldon ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$950
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Virginia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
The Westbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
220 Lexington Avenue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Elmwood Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emslie, NY

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emslie area is the $0.67 price per square foot 257 Richmond Ave Model at 257 Richmond Ave, Unit 3 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Emslie apartment is the 40 Moselle St Model at 40 Moselle St, Unit 2 starting at $1,100 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Hamlin Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emslie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
257 Richmond Ave, Unit 3257 Richmond Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
40 Moselle St, Unit 240 Moselle St3BR,1BA$0.61
The Lofts at Elk Terminal1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
377 Herman St, Unit upper377 Herman St3BR,1BA$1.17
175 Plymouth Ave, Unit 175 Plymouth Ave, Apt. 2175 Plymouth Ave4BR,1BA$1.08
291 E North St, Unit 3 beds 1 bath upstairs291 E North St3BR,1BA$1.08
85 Abbott Rd, Unit Upper - Left85 Abbott Rd2BR,1BA$1.10
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.19

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Emslie, Buffalo, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across New York, including Buffalo. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,045.

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 $1,700.

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 13 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 $314 which is $1,386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emslie.

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