Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emslie Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (80 Rentals)

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property at 235 High St

$950 - $1,400

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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235 High St

BuffaloNY14204

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property at 56 Trinity Pl

$1,050 - $1,095

Studio Rentals

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56 Trinity Pl

BuffaloNY14201

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496 Elmwood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

496 Elmwood

494-498 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Ellicott Homes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ellicott Homes

424 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14204
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Sheldon Apartments priced from $899. Hyde Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Emslie apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sheldon Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$950
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Ashland Avenue ApartmentsStudio W/DenStudio,1BA$950
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
The Westbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emslie, NY

As of March 17, 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 2-BD 2.5Bth Model at Nickel City Lofts starting at $2,315 with a $1.36 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.
437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3437 Franklin St3BR,1BA$1.35
Nickel City Lofts2-BD 2.5Bth2BR,2.5BA$1.36
448 Elmwood Ave2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
405 Elmwood Ave2 bd 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.20
201 Mackinaw St, Unit Upper Front201 Mackinaw St2BR,1BA$1.30
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
1661 Clinton St, Unit lower1661 Clinton St2BR,1BA$1.06
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

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 $1,022.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emslie?

The cheapest apartment in Emslie is Sheldon Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Emslie costs $2,180.

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 20 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 $338 which is $1,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emslie.

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