Cheap Homes for Rent in Elma, NY from $400 (11 Rentals)

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property at 127 Merrimac St

$450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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127 Merrimac St

BuffaloNY14214

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property at 127 Langner Rd

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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127 Langner Rd, Unit Lower

127 Langner Rd
BuffaloNY14224

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Elma, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elma Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elma, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Southwind Landing Senior Apartments in the Bellevue neighborhood priced from $550. Briarcliff Apartments in the Bellevue neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southwind Landing Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$550
Briarcliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$970
BlossomwoodTwo Bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$1,177
Hickory Hill Estates2 bed 2nd floor DEL2BR,1BA$1,310
Lancaster Commons Senior ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elma, NY and Nearby

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elma area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2br-2nd flr-Ph II-rear B7 Model at Fox Trace Apartments in the starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Elma apartment is the 7731 Seneca St Model at 7731 Seneca St, Unit 7731 Street starting at $1,900 with a $1.52 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fox Trace Apartments2br-2nd flr-Ph II-rear B72BR,2BA$1.21
7731 Seneca St, Unit 7731 Street7731 Seneca St3BR,1BA$1.52
Aurora Village2 Bedroom-upper2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Fox Trace East2UR2BR,2BA$1.55
Pine Point Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom Upper with Attached Garage1BR,1BA$1.66
Hickory Hill Estates2 bed 1st floor2BR,1BA$1.38
BlossomwoodTwo Bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$1.31
Park Lane ApartmentsBM - West2BR,1BA$1.71
Park Lane South ApartmentsBM - West2BR,1BA$1.71
Southwind Landing Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elma

What type of rentals are currently available in Elma?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Elma, NY with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,900. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elma ranging from $450 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elma ranges from $450 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,697.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.