
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ellicott Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (95 Rentals)
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Ellicott Town Center

259 Carolina St, Unit Upper Rear

The Residence on North

Willow Grove Apartments

58 Trinity Pl

85 Sears St

194 Central Ave

83 Rich St

360 Prospect Ave
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294 S Elmwood Ave

76 Tracy St

Virginia Apartments

The Westbrook Apartments

Fairmount Apartments

South City Apartments

41 Mariner St

221 Maple St

42 Lester St

135 Folger St, Unit Lower
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AP Lofts

Lin-Nor Apartments

89 Johnson Park

314 Abbott Rd

27 Folger St

235 High St

Trinity Tower

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Antrim Apartments

Ansonia Center

62 Park St
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56 Trinity Pl

160 Park St

158 Park St

64 Sweet Ave

80 Watson St

793 Tifft St

The Ambassador

Pine Harbor Apartments

201 Ellicott

AM&A's Warehouse Lofts
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Campus West

135 Elmwood Ave

Allentown Square

58 Roanoke Pky, Unit 1

157 Locust St, Unit 1

68 Prospect Ave

27 Fargo Ave

The Police Apartments

946 Main St

Webb of Buffalo
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South Ellicott, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Ellicott?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ellicott Studio Apartments | $1,335 | $799 | $2,300 |
| South Ellicott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $690 | $3,820 |
| South Ellicott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $550 | $5,000 |
| South Ellicott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $625 | $3,556 |
| South Ellicott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $675 | $4,200 |
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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 Willow Grove Apartments priced from $850. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Residence on North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
| Virginia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Antrim Apartments | Crest | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Ambassador | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ellicott, NY
As of January 29, 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 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 South Ellicott apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3 | 437 Franklin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 89 Trinity Pl, Unit 89 Trinity Upper | 89 Trinity Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 17 Meriden St, Unit Upper Flat | 17 Meriden St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 66 Cazenovia St, Unit 1 | 66 Cazenovia St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Residence on North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Westbrook Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 157 Locust St, Unit 1 | 157 Locust St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 135 Folger St, Unit Lower | 135 Folger St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Best Local Schools in South Ellicott, Buffalo, NY
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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 $1,136.
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 $1,840.
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 $370 which is $1,470 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ellicott.
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