
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnson Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (123 Rentals)
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Ellicott Town Center

44 N Pearl St

56 Trinity Pl

Hyde Park Apartments

Sheldon Apartments

140 North St
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201 Ellicott

294 S Elmwood Ave

290 S Elmwood Ave

The Westbrook Apartments

76 Tracy St

The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+

Fairmount Apartments

608 Elmwood Ave, Unit 195-E

215 W Utica St
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38 Peck St

835 Humboldt Pky, Unit Apt. 3B

20 Tracy St

180 Mackinaw St

Lafayette Apartments

397 Grant St

Virginia Apartments

20 Schuele Ave
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200 Mackinaw St

41 Mariner St

Elmwood Square Apartments

220 Lexington Avenue Apartments

Delaware / West Ferry Apartments

Park75

473 Virginia St, Unit Rear

Lin-Nor Apartments

Delaware Franklin
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Gates Circle

473 Virginia St, Unit Rear

19 Winchester Ave, Unit Upper

51 Warring Ave, Unit Upper

51 Days Park

85 W Chippewa St

360 Prospect Ave
Johnson, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Johnson Studio Apartments | $1,289 | $795 | $2,056 |
Johnson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $600 | $3,820 |
Johnson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $550 | $5,000 |
Johnson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $625 | $3,800 |
Johnson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $675 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 123 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 Hyde Park Apartments priced from $895. 201 Ellicott has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Johnson apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hyde Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Ashland Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $948 |
Sheldon Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
277 Linwood Ave | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Trinity Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson, NY
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnson area is the $1.19 price per square foot 128 Richmond Ave Model at 128 Richmond Ave, Unit 1 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Johnson apartment is the 2 bedroom/2 bathroom Model at The Westbrook Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the West Side 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. |
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128 Richmond Ave, Unit 1 | 128 Richmond Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
The Westbrook Apartments | 2 bedroom/2 bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
AP Lofts at Larkinville | Market Rate 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
159 Laurel St, Unit Lower | 159 Laurel St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
277 Linwood Ave | 2 bedroom suite | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
334-346 Bryant St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
51 Warring Ave, Unit Upper | 51 Warring Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
19 Winchester Ave, Unit Upper | 19 Winchester Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Gates Circle | 1 Bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Johnson Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnson Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Johnson?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Johnson is at Hyde Park Apartments listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnson Apartment is $909 at 201 Ellicott.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Johnson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johnson is starting from $995 at 334-346 Bryant St.
What is the most affordable Johnson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Johnson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pine Harbor Apartments and starts from $1,575.
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