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

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property at 140 North St

140 North St

BuffaloNY14201

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76 Tracy St

BuffaloNY14201

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Johnson, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$909
Ashland Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$948
Sheldon Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Trinity TowerStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
128 Richmond Ave, Unit 1128 Richmond Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Westbrook Apartments2 bedroom/2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.16
AP Lofts at LarkinvilleMarket Rate 2x22BR,2BA$1.31
159 Laurel St, Unit Lower159 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.88
277 Linwood Ave2 bedroom suite2BR,1BA$1.20
334-346 Bryant St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
51 Warring Ave, Unit Upper51 Warring Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
19 Winchester Ave, Unit Upper19 Winchester Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
The Residence on North Senior Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Gates Circle1 Bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Johnson, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #65

Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York and customized analysis for Central Buffalo, NY. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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