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585 W Ferry St
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585 W Ferry StBuffalo, 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 Studio unit found at 211 Summer St priced from $925. 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
211 Summer StStudioStudio,1BA$925
The Residence on NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Jersey ApartmentsSide Unit1BR,1BA$1,100
135 Elmwood Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY

As of May 19, 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 107 Baynes St Model at 107 Baynes St, Unit baynes starting at $795 with a $0.40 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
107 Baynes St, Unit baynes107 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.40
109 Baynes St109 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.45
425 Bird Ave, Unit Upper Apt.425 Bird Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
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 7162x2 B12BR,2BA$0.85
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

Learn about the best Buffalo neighborhoods for student renters by our Buffalo, NY Local Expert Patrick Ryan

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,750.

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 22 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 $494 which is $1,256 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods for College Renters in Buffalo, NY

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.