
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Johnson Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $445 (90 Rentals)


Bellamy Commons

True Bethel Townhomes

Ellicott Town Center

629 Broadway

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1661 Clinton St, Unit lower, Unit lower

30 Hobart St

221 Maple St

201 Ellicott

141 Vandalia St, Unit Lower back
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71 Gerald Ave

52 Walden Ave

AP Lofts

246 Bryant St

277 Linwood Ave

The Buffalo Lafayette

405 Elmwood Ave

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201 Mackinaw St

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The Residence on North
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385 Seventh St

Days Park Commons

The Ambassador

Gates Circle

370 Virginia St

619 Elmwood Ave

83 Norwood Ave

530 W Ferry St

Webb of Buffalo

482 West Ferry, Unit 482 Upper Unit, Unit 482 Upper Unit
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The Westbrook Apartments

51 Johnson Park

52 18th St, Unit 2 br upper updated fully furnished apt

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900 Main St

Lin-Nor Apartments

82 Fargo Ave
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42 Richmond Ave

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585 W Ferry St

Allentown Square

Delaware Franklin

75 Inwood Pl

Bullfeathers

Ellicott Homes

Towne Gardens
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Johnson, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Studio Apartments | $1,369 | $358 | $2,700 |
| Johnson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $376 | $4,220 |
Johnson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $445 | $3,225 |
| Johnson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $873 | $3,500 |
| Johnson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $862 | $5,500 |
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Best Local Schools in Johnson, Buffalo, NY
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Johnson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Johnson is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnson?
The cheapest apartment in Johnson is 405 Elmwood Ave which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Johnson costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Johnson?
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 12 regular apartments in Johnson 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 Johnson?
Cheap apartments in Johnson have an average cost of $217 which is $1,683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson.
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