Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (97 Rentals)

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140 North St
$900 - $1,025
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140 North St

140 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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property at 935 Niagara St

$1,000 - $1,400

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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935 Niagara St

BuffaloNY14213

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property at 157 14th St

$1,150 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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157 14th St

BuffaloNY14213
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608 Elmwood Ave, Unit 203-D
$1,165
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608 Elmwood Ave, Unit 203-D

608 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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property at 26 York St

$1,350

3 Bedroom Rentals

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26 York St

BuffaloNY14213

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West Side, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Hyde Park Apartments priced from $899. 211 Summer St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,041. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
211 Summer StStudioStudio,1BA$1,041
Jersey ApartmentsSide Unit1BR,1BA$1,100
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
346 Connecticut St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
135 Elmwood Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
405 Elmwood Ave2 bd 1 bth2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $0.47 price per square foot 90 Hoyt St Model at 90 Hoyt St, Unit upper in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 107 Baynes St Model at 107 Baynes St, Unit baynes starting at $1,295 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
90 Hoyt St, Unit upper90 Hoyt St3BR,1BA$0.47
107 Baynes St, Unit baynes107 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.65
853 Prospect Ave, Unit 1853 Prospect Ave4BR,1BA$1.17
346 Connecticut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
709 Richmond Ave, Unit 1709 Richmond Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
395 Fargo Ave, Unit 395 Fargo ave395 Fargo Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
482 West Ferry, Unit 482 Upper Unit482 West Ferry2BR,1BA$1.23
405 Elmwood Ave2 bd 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.20
384 Breckenridge St, Unit 1384 Breckenridge St2BR,1BA$0.99

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West Side, Buffalo, NY

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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Buffalo. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Side is at Hyde Park Apartments listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $995 at Hyde Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side is starting from $1,200 at 405 Elmwood Ave.

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