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property at 26 E Milnor Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 E Milnor Ave, Unit 6

26 E Milnor Ave
BuffaloNY14218
property at 35 Willow St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Willow St, Unit Upper

35 Willow St
LackawannaNY14218

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property at 26 E Milnor Ave

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 E Milnor Ave, Unit 4

26 E Milnor Ave
BuffaloNY14218

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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 Princeton Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood priced from $498. Southwind Landing Senior Apartments in the Cheektowaga neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$498
Southwind Landing Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$550
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
52 Locust Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Claire Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$904
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925
Baseline Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Black Rock VillageTwo Beds2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.98 price per square foot 390 Linwood Ave Model at 390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Hamlin Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 2 Bed- 2 Level Model at Village Pines Apartments starting at $1,670 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Hamburg 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.
390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4390 Linwood Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
Village Pines Apartments2 Bed- 2 Level2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Sean Riley Apartments3/1.53BR,1.5BA$1.00
395 Davey St, Unit Upper395 Davey St2BR,1BA$0.76
169 Florida St, Unit Lower169 Florida St2BR,1BA$0.90
26 Sherwood St, Unit Upper26 Sherwood St3BR,1BA$0.96
384 Breckenridge St, Unit 1384 Breckenridge St2BR,1BA$0.99
115 Ledger St, Unit Ledger 1115 Ledger St3BR,1BA$1.08
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 1986 Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY with pricing that ranges from $358 to $6,000. There are also 246 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie County ranging from $800 to $15,000.

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 $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,280.

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 $715 to $4,216, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,352 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $646.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.