
Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY Under $1,200 (55 Rentals)


135 Elmwood Ave

346 Connecticut St

The Ambassador

The Westbrook Apartments

Jersey Apartments

Hyde Park Apartments

Elmwood-Anderson Place Apartments

405 Elmwood Ave

Elmwood Square Apartments
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140 North St, Unit 731

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114 15th St, Unit 3

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380 Grant St, Unit 380 Upper Front

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608 Elmwood Ave, Unit 211-C

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568 Bird Ave, Unit 3

384 Breckenridge St, Unit 1

241 Vermont St, Unit Lower

200 Breckenridge St, Unit #3

499 Fargo Ave, Unit UF

499 Fargo Ave, Unit LR unit
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157 14th St

160 W Ferry St

30 Abbottsford Pl

499 West Ave

109 19th St

935 Niagara St

721 W Ferry St

688 Columbus Pkwy

214 Rhode Island St

565 Elmwood Ave
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220 Lexington Avenue Apartments

960 Busti

Apartments at 400 Elmwood

Lexington Village

669 Potomac Ave

249 North St

Ashland Apartments

Ashland Avenue Apartments

419 Porter Ave

26 Irving Place Apartments
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1116 Elmwood

257 Summer St

209 Summer St

The Mansion

Willow Grove Apartments

722 W Delavan Ave

228 Summer St

209 Elmwood Ave

The Residence on North

Brent Manor Apartments
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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 | $1,122 | $895 | $1,650 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $1,000 | $5,547 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $935 | $3,000 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $1,150 | $2,500 |
| West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $640 | $5,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Side, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #29
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about West Side
How much are Studio apartments in West Side?
There are currently 72 Studio Apartments in West Side with rent ranges from $895 to $1,650 with an average price of $1,122.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Side Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Side ranges from $1,000 to $5,547 with an average monthly rent of $1,474.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Side range from $935 to $3,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,720.
How expensive are West Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 74 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,150 to $2,500 - averaging $1,703 for the location.
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