Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emslie Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (160 Rentals)

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608 Elmwood Ave
$985 - $1,165
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608 Elmwood Ave

608 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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56 Trinity Pl

BuffaloNY14201

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Ashland Avenue ApartmentsStudio W/DenStudio,1BA$950
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
Sheldon Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Trinity TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,060
Delaware FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3437 Franklin St3BR,1BA$1.35
The Lofts at Elk Terminal1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Nickel City Lofts2-BD 2.5Bth2BR,2.5BA$1.37
448 Elmwood Ave2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
AP Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
159 Northampton St, Unit Lower flat159 Northampton St3BR,1BA$1.23
405 Elmwood Ave2 bd 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.20
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.19
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38

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Emslie, Buffalo, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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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