Cheap Homes for Rent in Erie County, NY from $400 (60 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 20 Mildred Dr

$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Mildred Dr

CheektowagaNY14225
property at 21 Center St

$950

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$950
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Center St, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

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

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property at 180 Euclid Ave

$1,250 - $1,450

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. Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. 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
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Claire Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$904
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925
Country Glenn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY

As of May 19, 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 470 Winspear Ave Model at 470 Winspear Ave, Unit 1st floor starting at $1,200 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the University Area 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
470 Winspear Ave, Unit 1st floor470 Winspear Ave3BR,1BA$0.53
309 Mills St, Unit Lower309 Mills St3BR,1BA$0.60
107 Baynes St, Unit baynes107 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.40
109 Baynes St109 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.45
Village Pines Apartments2 Bed- 2 Level2BR,1.5BA$0.88
395 Davey St, Unit Upper395 Davey St2BR,1BA$0.76
Campus Walk OneC13BR,3BA$0.81
Monarch 7162x2 B12BR,2BA$0.85
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 2011 Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY with pricing that ranges from $358 to $6,000. There are also 236 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie County ranging from $450 to $6,500.

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 $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,140.

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 $700 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $3,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $640.

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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