Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ellicott Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (87 Rentals)

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Grove ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$850
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
Virginia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
The Westbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Delaware FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
AP Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,102

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ellicott, NY

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Ellicott area is the $1.25 price per square foot LowerFurnished Model at 460 Prospect Ave in the in the Central Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value South Ellicott apartment is the 504 Washington St Model at 504 Washington St, Unit Lower starting at $1,695 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
460 Prospect AveLowerFurnished3BR,1BA$1.25
504 Washington St, Unit Lower504 Washington St1BR,1.5BA$1.13
The Lofts at Elk Terminal1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
AP Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.89
175 Plymouth Ave, Unit 175 Plymouth Ave, Apt. 2175 Plymouth Ave4BR,1BA$1.08
291 E North St, Unit 3 beds 1 bath upstairs291 E North St3BR,1BA$1.08
425 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1425 Cumberland Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
133 Southside Pkwy, Unit 1133 Southside Pkwy2BR,1BA$1.00
85 Abbott Rd, Unit Upper - Left85 Abbott Rd2BR,1BA$1.10
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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Top Neighborhoods Near Buffalo Colleges and Universities

Learn about the best Buffalo neighborhoods for student renters by our Buffalo, NY Local Expert Patrick Ryan

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South Ellicott, Buffalo, NY

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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 $1,102.

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 $1,695.

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 12 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 $373 which is $1,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ellicott.

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