Cheap Homes for Rent in First Ward Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $1,100 (9 Rentals)

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property at 210 Ellicott St

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

210 Ellicott St, Unit 404

210 Ellicott St
BuffaloNY14203

First Ward, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available First Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the First Ward area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at IS Lofts priced from $1,100. Pine Harbor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,136. Here are the most affordable First Ward apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Pine Harbor ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,136
The SinclairStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, NY

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the First Ward area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 100 South in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal starting at $2,195 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for First Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
100 South2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.69
The Lofts at Elk Terminal2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.70
138 Seneca St138 Seneca St2BR,1BA$1.60
AP Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
The Buffalo Palace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Marin BuildingUnit 6 11-171BR,1.5BA$1.74
201 Mackinaw St201 Mackinaw St2BR,1BA$1.40
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Pine Harbor ApartmentsTwo Bed / One Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
The SinclairStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about First Ward

What type of rentals are currently available in First Ward?

There are currently 147 Apartments for Rent in First Ward, NY with pricing that ranges from $704 to $4,220. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in First Ward ranging from $1,165 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in First Ward?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in First Ward ranges from $1,165 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,137.

Expert Rental Resources

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