Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ellicott Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (78 Rentals)

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property at 235 High St

$950 - $1,400

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235 High St

BuffaloNY14204

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property at 56 Trinity Pl

$1,050 - $1,095

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56 Trinity Pl

BuffaloNY14201
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Antrim Apartments
$1,075 - $1,200
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Antrim Apartments

6 Yale PlBuffalo, NY 14210
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Ellicott Homes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ellicott Homes

424 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14204
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North Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Court

197 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Towne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Gardens

440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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430 Delaware
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430 Delaware

430 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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209 Elmwood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

209 Elmwood Ave

209 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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South Ellicott, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Ellicott Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Ellicott area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Hyde Park Apartments priced from $920. The Residence on North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable South Ellicott apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$950
The Westbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,022
Trinity TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,060
Antrim ApartmentsCrest2BR,1BA$1,075
Delaware FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ellicott, NY

As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Ellicott area is the $1.35 price per square foot 437 Franklin St Model at 437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3 in the in the Central Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value South Ellicott apartment is the 142 Prospect Ave Model at 142 Prospect Ave, Unit Upper starting at $1,900 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Central Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Ellicott apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3437 Franklin St3BR,1BA$1.35
142 Prospect Ave, Unit Upper142 Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$1.46
Ansonia Center2BR/1BA+Office #4162BR,1BA$1.52
Days Park Commons72 Days Park #21BR,1.5BA$1.50
201 Mackinaw St, Unit Upper Front201 Mackinaw St2BR,1BA$1.30
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
1661 Clinton St, Unit lower1661 Clinton St2BR,1BA$1.06
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
135 Elmwood Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Buffalo, NY. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Ellicott Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Ellicott?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Ellicott is under $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Ellicott?

The cheapest apartment in South Ellicott is The Residence on North which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in South Ellicott costs $2,362.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Ellicott?

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 18 regular apartments in South Ellicott 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 South Ellicott?

Cheap apartments in South Ellicott have an average cost of $381 which is $1,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ellicott.

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