Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $600 (53 Rentals)

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878 Prospect Ave, Unit Front Lower
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878 Prospect Ave, Unit Front Lower

878 Prospect AveBuffalo, NY 14213
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North Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Court

197 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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The Elmwood Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elmwood Villas

367 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Fairfax House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax House

715 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Brent Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brent Manor Apartments

366 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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209 Elmwood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

209 Elmwood Ave

209 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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228 Summer St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

228 Summer St

228 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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722 W Delavan Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

722 W Delavan Ave

722 W Delavan AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Willow Grove Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Grove Apartments

225 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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The Mansion
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mansion

173 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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209 Summer St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

209 Summer St

209-213 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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257 Summer St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

257 Summer St

257 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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Hyde Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park Apartments

196 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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419 Porter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419 Porter Ave

419 Porter AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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249 North St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

249 North St

249 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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669 Potomac Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

669 Potomac Ave

669 Potomac AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Ashland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashland Apartments

712-718 Ashland AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Residence on North priced from $944. Apartments at 400 Elmwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
Apartments at 400 Elmwood1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$999
220 Lexington Avenue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Elmwood Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Jersey ApartmentsSide Unit1BR,1BA$1,100
211 Summer StStudioStudio,1BA$1,124
135 Elmwood Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $0.64 price per square foot 257 Richmond Ave Model at 257 Richmond Ave, Unit 3 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 580 Potomac Ave Model at 580 Potomac Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,895 with a $1.35 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.
257 Richmond Ave, Unit 3257 Richmond Ave2BR,1BA$0.64
580 Potomac Ave, Unit 1580 Potomac Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
402 W Ferry St, Unit 1402 W Ferry St3BR,1BA$1.00
448 Elmwood Ave2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
482 West Ferry, Unit 482 Upper Unit482 West Ferry2BR,1BA$1.23
Monarch 716 Student LivingB12BR,2BA$0.77
405 Elmwood Ave2 bd 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.20
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
176 W Delavan Ave, Unit Upper176 W Delavan Ave2BR,1BA$1.31

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Top Neighborhoods Near Buffalo Colleges and Universities

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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 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 $1,150.

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 $1,999.

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 $160 which is $1,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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