Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ellicott Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (93 Rentals)

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Antrim Apartments
$1,050 - $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
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Delaware

430 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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The Residence on North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Residence on North

245 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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209 Elmwood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

209 Elmwood Ave

209 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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AC Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

AC Lofts

136 N Division StBuffalo, NY 14203
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479-489 Delaware Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

479-489 Delaware Ave

487-489 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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Willow Grove Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Grove Apartments

225 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 1 Bed unit found at 52 Locust Street priced from $899. Hyde Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable South Ellicott apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
52 Locust Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,028
Trinity TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,060
Delaware Franklin1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,085
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Pine Harbor ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,136

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ellicott, NY

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Ellicott area is the $1.53 price per square foot Townhouse Model at 151 E Eagle St in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Ellicott apartment is the 109 Unger Ave Model at 109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper starting at $1,325 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the South 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.
151 E Eagle StTownhouse2BR,2BA$1.53
109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper109 Unger Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
118 Whitney Pl, Unit 118 Whitney Place upper118 Whitney Pl2BR,1BA$1.08
Twain Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.45
Days Park Commons120 Cottage #21BR,1.5BA$1.50
Bosche Lofts and 910 Main Street.1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
479 Delaware Avenue479 Delaware Avenue - 51BR,1BA$1.42
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 $1,136.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Ellicott is 52 Locust Street which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in South Ellicott costs $1,850.

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 5 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 $305 which is $1,545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ellicott.

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