
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY (185 Rentals)


135 Elmwood Ave

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585 W Ferry St

The Mentholatum

346 Connecticut St

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Jersey Apartments

The Westbrook Apartments

The Ambassador

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510 Lafayette Ave, Unit 3

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319 Connecticut St

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608 Elmwood Ave, Unit Upcoming Unit

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878 Prospect Ave, Unit Front Upper

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501 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1546127P

448 Norwood Ave, Unit 1

590 Richmond Ave
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157 14th St

467 Fargo Ave

Howard Apartments

The Elmwood Village Apartments

West Ferry Place Apartments

481-483 Elmwood Ave

West Utica

219 Hampshire St

Reverie

29 Livingston St
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133 Elmwood Ave- Allentown

122 Norwood Ave

Elmwood Village Apartment Complex

588 Potomac Ave

281 Richmond Ave

505 Norwood Ave

126 Lafayette Ave

209 Grant St

36 Irving Pl

386 Grant St
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787 Ashland Ave

100 York St

537 W Ferry St

282 Jersey St

496 Richmond Ave

363 Grant St

169 Mariner St

107-109 Congress St

608 W Ferry St

435 W Ferry St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $900 | $1,650 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $900 | $5,547 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $941 | $3,500 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $975 | $2,400 |
| West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $646 | $5,000 |
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Largest Available West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the West Side area of Buffalo, NY is found at Annex Apartments and is listed at 941 square feet priced from $1,929. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annex Apartments | C | 941 Sq Ft | $1,929 |
| 770 Elmwood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Large | 911 Sq Ft | $1,820 |
| 585 W Ferry St | 1 Bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
| The Ambassador | 1 Bedroom suite | 763 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| Walcot Apartments at 257 Elmwood | Style Two | 674 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| The Goodyear Mansion & Residences | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 672 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| Jersey Apartments | Upper Unit | 650 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| 135 Elmwood Ave | 1 bedroom | 550 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| Elmwood Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom (Income Restricted) | 550 Sq Ft | $1,096 |
Cheapest Available West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit West Side of Buffalo, NY is the 1 Bedroom (Income Restricted) Model starting from $1,096 at Elmwood Square Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West Side is currently $1,500. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom (Income Restricted) | $1,096 |
| The Ambassador | 1 Bedroom | $1,100 |
| Jersey Apartments | Side Unit | $1,100 |
| 135 Elmwood Ave | 1 bedroom | $1,150 |
| The Goodyear Mansion & Residences | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,395 |
| 585 W Ferry St | 1 Bedroom | $1,500 |
| Walcot Apartments at 257 Elmwood | Style Two | $1,650 |
| 770 Elmwood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Large | $1,820 |
| Annex Apartments | C | $1,929 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom West Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in West Side with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in West Side is at Elmwood Square Apartments listed at $1,096.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Side Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West Side is $1,500.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West Side Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Side is a 941 square feet unit starting from $1,929 at Annex Apartments.
What is the average size for West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in West Side is currently 796 sq ft.
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