Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkside Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (60 Rentals)
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Camelot Court Apartments

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

Hertel Park Senior Residences

608 Elmwood Ave, Unit 195-E
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Lafayette Apartments

215 W Utica St

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Edge Park Apartments

Bennett Village Apartments

264 St Lawrence Ave

220 Lexington Avenue Apartments

Delaware / West Ferry Apartments

159 Laurel St, Unit Lower
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88 W Utica St

Delsan Court Townhomes

39 Parkridge Ave

Pierce Arrow Lofts

320 Jewett Ave

Gates Circle

1225 Hertel Ave
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Parkside, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Parkside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Parkside Studio Apartments | $1,098 | $900 | $1,329 |
Parkside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $795 | $2,300 |
Parkside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $965 | $2,942 |
Parkside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,200 | $3,800 |
Parkside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $1,600 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available Parkside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parkside area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Camelot Court Apartments priced from $820. Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Parkside apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Camelot Court Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Hertel Park Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Kenmore Tudors | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Ashland Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
277 Linwood Ave | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Lafayette Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $960 |
Elmwood Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
Edge Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkside, NY
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parkside area is the $1.13 price per square foot 601 Bird Ave Model at 601 Bird Ave, Unit LOWER in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Parkside apartment is the 93 Minnesota Ave Model at 93 Minnesota Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parkside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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601 Bird Ave, Unit LOWER | 601 Bird Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
93 Minnesota Ave, Unit 1 | 93 Minnesota Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper | 160 Victoria Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper | 124 Carmel Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
257 E Ferry St, Unit 2A | 257 E Ferry St | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
127 Richmond Ave, Unit Upper | 127 Richmond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
844 Richmond Ave | 2 bedroom townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
277 Linwood Ave | 2 bedroom suite | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Manhattan Square | 2 bedroom townhouse apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Hertel Park Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleParkside, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #75
Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Parkside, Buffalo, NY
Burgard Vocational High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Parkside, Buffalo, and the greater Buffalo area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Parkside Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parkside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Parkside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parkside is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parkside?
The cheapest apartment in Parkside is Camelot Court Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Parkside costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parkside?
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 11 regular apartments in Parkside 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 Parkside?
Cheap apartments in Parkside have an average cost of $210 which is $1,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parkside.
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