
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (87 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Fairfax House

Corporate Manor Apartments

Brent Manor Apartments

The Residence on North

209 Elmwood Ave

228 Summer St

722 W Delavan Ave

Willow Grove Apartments
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209 Summer St

The Mansion

257 Summer St

292 Richmond Ave

1116 Elmwood

Elmwood Bidwell Apartments

26 Irving Place Apartments

419 Porter Ave

Ashland Avenue Apartments
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669 Potomac Ave

249 North St

Ashland Apartments

Lexington Village

Apartments at 400 Elmwood

960 Busti

565 Elmwood Ave

397 Forest Ave

The Dorian
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425 Porter Ave

EB Green Residence

273 Richmond Ave

The Elmwood Village Apartments

Howard Apartments

George Lewis House Apartments at 197 Summer

235 Potomac Ave

310 Hampshire St

24 Bertie St
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24 Bertie St
West Side, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Studio Apartments | $1,170 | $945 | $1,650 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $900 | $5,547 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $941 | $3,200 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $1,200 | $2,200 |
| West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $646 | $2,566 |
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There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Elmwood Square Apartments which is listed at $1,096, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,575.
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 2 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 $665 which is $910 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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