Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (107 Rentals)

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608 Elmwood Ave
$1,149 - $1,699
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$1,149 - $1,699
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

608 Elmwood Ave

608 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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property at 126 Norwood Ave

$1,150 - $1,200

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126 Norwood Ave

BuffaloNY14222
property at 96 Fargo Ave

$1,275

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96 Fargo Ave

BuffaloNY14201
property at 376 W Delavan Ave

$1,350

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376 W Delavan Ave

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 $920. The Residence on North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
Elmwood Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Ashland Avenue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,060
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $0.38 price per square foot 90 Hoyt St Model at 90 Hoyt St, Unit upper in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 109 Baynes St Model at 109 Baynes St starting at $895 with a $0.45 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$0.38
109 Baynes St109 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.45
107 Baynes St, Unit baynes107 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.40
Monarch 716 Student LivingD14BR,4BA$0.40
448 Elmwood Ave2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
Windsor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
482 West Ferry, Unit 482 Upper Unit482 West Ferry2BR,1BA$1.23
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
405 Elmwood Ave2 bd 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.20
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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Top Neighborhoods Near Buffalo Colleges and Universities

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West Side, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #30

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 a cheap apartment in West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?

The cheapest apartment in West Side is The Residence on North which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in West Side costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?

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 3 regular apartments in West Side 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 West Side?

Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $192 which is $2,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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