
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ellicott Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (91 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Ellicott area of Buffalo.


Ellicott Town Center

Hyde Park Apartments

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140 North St

131 Allen St

455 Franklin St

Fairmount Apartments

111 Southside Pkwy

The Buffalo Lafayette

41 Mariner St
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72 N Pearl St, Unit 2

AP Lofts

Lin-Nor Apartments

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Antrim Apartments

56 Trinity Pl

Trinity Tower

The Westbrook Apartments

Delaware Franklin

South City Apartments

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220 Stevenson St, Unit Lower Front
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131 Southside Pkwy, Unit 3

The Ambassador

89 Macamley St

122 Spaulding St

Pine Harbor Apartments

135 Elmwood Ave

51 Days Park

109 Spaulding St

The Police Apartments

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309 Mills St, Unit Lower
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Allentown Square

491 Emslie St

Campus West

62 Park St

700 Hopkins St

Ansonia Center

60 Mariner St, Unit Front

Lofts Buffalo

76 Hammerschmidt Ave

96 Fargo Ave
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118 Whitney Pl, Unit 118 Whitney Place upper

61 Johnson Park

Ellicott Homes

North Court

Towne Gardens

430 Delaware

Holling Place Apartments

Corporate Manor Apartments

The Residence on North

209 Elmwood Ave
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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 | $1,608 | $799 | $2,700 |
| South Ellicott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $704 | $4,220 |
| South Ellicott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $775 | $3,202 |
| South Ellicott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $1,100 | $3,200 |
| South Ellicott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $862 | $1,758 |
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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 Hyde Park Apartments priced from $899. 131 Allen St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable South Ellicott apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 131 Allen St | studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,028 |
| Antrim Apartments | Retreat | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Trinity Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| Delaware Franklin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| IS Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Ambassador | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ellicott, NY
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Ellicott area is the $0.60 price per square foot 309 Mills St Model at 309 Mills St, Unit Lower in the in the Hamlin Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value South Ellicott apartment is the 117 Plymouth Ave Model at 117 Plymouth Ave, Unit Two starting at $1,495 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the West Side 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 Mills St, Unit Lower | 309 Mills St | 3BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 117 Plymouth Ave, Unit Two | 117 Plymouth Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper | 109 Unger Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 118 Whitney Pl, Unit 118 Whitney Place upper | 118 Whitney Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 48 Mineral Springs Rd, Unit Lower | 48 Mineral Springs Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Twain Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Bosche Lofts and 910 Main Street. | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 479 Delaware Avenue | 479 Delaware Avenue - 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Ellicott?
The cheapest apartment in South Ellicott is 131 Allen St which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in South Ellicott costs $2,312.
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 9 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 $344 which is $1,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ellicott.
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