
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnson Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $300 (100 Rentals)
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Bellamy Commons

Ellicott Town Center

256 14th St

259 Carolina St, Unit Upper Rear

True Bethel Townhomes

The Residence on North

Willow Grove Apartments

85 Sears St
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114 Butler Ave

58 Trinity Pl

194 Central Ave

Sheldon Apartments

130 Parkdale Ave

83 Rich St

136 Parkdale Ave

76 Tracy St

294 S Elmwood Ave

Virginia Apartments
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277 Linwood Ave

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The Westbrook Apartments

Fairmount Apartments

41 Mariner St

221 Maple St

205 Southampton St

411 W Ferry St

351 Moselle St

Gates Circle
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220 Lexington Avenue Apartments

Delaware / West Ferry Apartments

AP Lofts

Elmwood Square Apartments

Park75

Lin-Nor Apartments

2042 Bailey Ave, Unit 2

89 Johnson Park

235 High St

Trinity Tower
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56 Trinity Pl

62 Park St

160 Park St

158 Park St

71 Gerald Ave

64 Sweet Ave

80 Watson St

The Ambassador

Jersey Apartments
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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 | $1,304 | $358 | $2,300 |
| Johnson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $376 | $3,820 |
| Johnson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $445 | $5,000 |
| Johnson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $625 | $3,556 |
| Johnson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $675 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 100 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Johnson Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available Johnson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Johnson area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Willow Grove Apartments priced from $850. Sheldon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Johnson apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Sheldon Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Residence on North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
| Virginia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 277 Linwood Ave | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Ashland Avenue Apartments | Studio W/Den | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Lafayette Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Gates Circle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| 220 Lexington Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson, NY
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson area is the $0.64 price per square foot 257 Richmond Ave Model at 257 Richmond Ave, Unit 3 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Johnson apartment is the 89 Trinity Pl Model at 89 Trinity Pl, Unit 89 Trinity Upper starting at $1,600 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Central Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 257 Richmond Ave, Unit 3 | 257 Richmond Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| 89 Trinity Pl, Unit 89 Trinity Upper | 89 Trinity Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 402 W Ferry St, Unit 1 | 402 W Ferry St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 377 Herman St, Unit upper | 377 Herman St | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 482 West Ferry, Unit 482 Upper Unit | 482 West Ferry | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 405 Elmwood Ave | 2 bd 1 bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 157 Locust St, Unit 1 | 157 Locust St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Residence on North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 277 Linwood Ave | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 $1,040.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnson?
The cheapest apartment in Johnson is Sheldon Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Johnson costs $1,749.
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 16 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 $286 which is $1,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson.
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