Cheap Homes for Rent in Erie County, NY from $600 (79 Rentals)

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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 180 Euclid Ave

$1,195 - $1,395

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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180 Euclid Ave

KenmoreNY14217
property at 325 Box Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 Box Ave (Lower) Avenue Unit

325 Box Ave
BuffaloNY14211

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property at 610 Main St

$1,200 - $2,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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610 Main St

BuffaloNY14202
property at 69 Hughes Ave

$1,275 - $1,500

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$1,275 - $1,500

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$1,275 - $1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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69 Hughes Ave

BuffaloNY14208

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property at 21 Amber St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Amber St, Unit Upper

21 Amber St
BuffaloNY14220

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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 Cheektowaga neighborhood priced from $550. Auden Buffalo in the Irvington Creekside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $715. 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
Auden Buffalo3x23BR,2BA$715
Camelot Court Apartments1 Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$845
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Claire Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$904
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie County 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 Erie County 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 Erie County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
90 Hoyt St, Unit upper90 Hoyt St3BR,1BA$0.47
107 Baynes St, Unit baynes107 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.65
309 Mills St, Unit Lower309 Mills St3BR,1BA$0.60
182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER182 Merrimac St3BR,1BA$0.70
390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4390 Linwood Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
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
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 2013 Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY with pricing that ranges from $358 to $22,260. There are also 252 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie County ranging from $615 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 $615 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,051.

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 $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.