Cheap Homes for Rent in Erie County, NY from $400 (66 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
property at 21 Center St

$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Center St

AngolaNY14006

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property at 7008 Erie Rd

$1,155 - $1,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7008 Erie Rd

DerbyNY14047
property at 58 Como Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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58 Como Ave, Unit Upper

58 Como Ave
BuffaloNY14220

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property at 228 Adams St

$1,100 - $1,200

3 Bedroom Rentals

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228 Adams St

BuffaloNY14206
property at 395 Hampshire St

$1,295

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$1,295
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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395 Hampshire St

BuffaloNY14213

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property at 180 Euclid Ave

$1,295 - $1,495

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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180 Euclid Ave

KenmoreNY14217

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Cheapest Available Erie County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Southwind Landing Senior Apartments in the Bellevue neighborhood priced from $550. Camelot Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southwind Landing Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$550
Camelot Court Apartments1 Bedroom Lower1BR,1BA$845
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
Claire Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$904

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.38 price per square foot 90 Hoyt St Model at 90 Hoyt St, Unit upper in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 109 Baynes St Model at 109 Baynes St starting at $895 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Erie County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
90 Hoyt St, Unit upper90 Hoyt St3BR,1BA$0.38
109 Baynes St109 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.45
107 Baynes St, Unit baynes107 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.40
Village Pines Apartments2 Bed- 2 Level2BR,1.5BA$0.88
337 Saint Lawrence Ave, Unit 2337 Saint Lawrence Ave2BR,1BA$0.91
Monarch 716 Student LivingD14BR,4BA$0.40
Campus Walk OneC13BR,3BA$0.81
164 Helen St, Unit upper164 Helen St2BR,1BA$0.95
Claire Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Southwind Landing Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Erie County

What type of rentals are currently available in Erie County?

There are currently 1992 Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY with pricing that ranges from $358 to $5,500. There are also 243 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie County ranging from $450 to $9,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Erie County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Erie County ranges from $450 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,155.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Erie County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Erie County range from $849 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $9,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $737.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Bob Mallory

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