Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $975 (12 Rentals)

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property at 477 W Ferry St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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477 W Ferry St

BuffaloNY14213
property at 235 Potomac Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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235 Potomac 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 $899. Elmwood Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Elmwood Square ApartmentsStudio (Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,030
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Jersey ApartmentsSide Unit1BR,1BA$1,100
The Goodyear Mansion & ResidencesH-301Studio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.26 price per square foot 761 Ashland Ave Model at 761 Ashland Ave, Unit 761 Ashland Avenue in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 33 Norwood Ave Model at 33 Norwood Ave, Unit Upper starting at $1,550 with a $1.19 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.
761 Ashland Ave, Unit 761 Ashland Avenue761 Ashland Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
33 Norwood Ave, Unit Upper33 Norwood Ave3BR,2BA$1.19
734 Auburn Ave, Unit Apartment #1734 Auburn Ave2BR,2BA$1.23
26 Sherwood St, Unit Upper26 Sherwood St3BR,1BA$1.04
482 West Ferry, Unit 482 Upper Unit482 West Ferry2BR,1BA$1.23
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
Monarch 7162x2 B12BR,2BA$0.86
405 Elmwood Ave2 bd 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.20
384 Breckenridge St, Unit 1384 Breckenridge St2BR,1BA$0.99

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West Side, Buffalo, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Side

What type of rentals are currently available in West Side?

There are currently 343 Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $646 to $5,368. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Side ranging from $975 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Side ranges from $975 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,875.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Side range from $1,000 to $2,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $646.

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