Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ellicott Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (122 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 1 Bed unit found at 201 Ellicott priced from $863. Hyde Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable South Ellicott apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$863
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
Trinity TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,060
Antrim ApartmentsCrest2BR,1BA$1,075
Delaware FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ellicott, NY

As of May 02, 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 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal starting at $1,695 with a $0.97 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.
437 Franklin St, Unit Suite 3437 Franklin St3BR,1BA$1.35
The Lofts at Elk Terminal1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.97
AP Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Twain Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.45
201 Mackinaw St201 Mackinaw St2BR,1BA$1.40
Days Park Commons120 Cottage #21BR,1.5BA$1.50
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
136 Milton St, Unit Upper136 Milton St4BR,1BA$1.50
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
135 Elmwood Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Top Neighborhoods Near Buffalo Colleges and Universities

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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 $1,100.

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 $2,200.

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 16 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 $426 which is $1,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ellicott.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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