Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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 Apartments at 400 Elmwood priced from $1,049. The Ambassador has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments at 400 Elmwood1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$1,049
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Jersey ApartmentsSide Unit1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $0.47 price per square foot 90 Hoyt St Model at 90 Hoyt St, Unit upper in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 107 Baynes St Model at 107 Baynes St, Unit baynes starting at $1,295 with a $0.65 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$0.47
107 Baynes St, Unit baynes107 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.65
448 Elmwood Ave2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
The Westbrook Apartments2 bedroom/1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.21
414 Hoyt St, Unit Lower Unit414 Hoyt St3BR,1BA$1.33
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
482 West Ferry, Unit 482 Upper Unit482 West Ferry2BR,1BA$1.23
384 Breckenridge St, Unit 1384 Breckenridge St2BR,1BA$0.99
405 Elmwood Ave2 bd 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.20
878 Prospect Ave, Unit Front Upper878 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$1.50

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Top Neighborhoods Near Buffalo Colleges and Universities

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Side

What type of rentals are currently available in West Side?

There are currently 344 Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $640 to $6,000. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Side ranging from $975 to $5,000.

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 $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,549.

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 $1,150 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $640.

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