
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (32 Rentals)
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1305 Bailey Ave

103 Goethe St

835 Humboldt Pky, Unit Apt. 3B

369 Reiman St

198 Mackinaw St

83 Emslie St

Park75

162 Stewart Ave
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46 Roanoke Pkwy

20 Haller Ave

1037 Walden Ave

The Police Apartments

Michigan Place Apartments

164 Barnard St, Unit Front lower

The Lofts Buffalo

1326 E Ferry St

257 E Ferry St

248 Dodge St
East Side, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Side Studio Apartments | $1,530 | $1,049 | $2,056 |
East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $895 | $3,820 |
East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $550 | $3,750 |
East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $620 | $3,569 |
East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,220 | $655 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Towne Gardens priced from $633. The Police Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,178. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Towne Gardens | Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $633 |
The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
Michigan Place Apartments | studios | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
The Grid | Studio A - Main | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
The Lofts Buffalo | 14- 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
Trico Building Apartments | ST_Accessible | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
AP Lofts at Larkinville | Market Rate 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,624 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, NY
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.44 price per square foot 65 Vandalia St Model at 65 Vandalia St, Unit 23 in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Market Rate 2x2 Model at AP Lofts at Larkinville starting at $1,624 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the South Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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65 Vandalia St, Unit 23 | 65 Vandalia St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
AP Lofts at Larkinville | Market Rate 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
164 Barnard St, Unit Front lower | 164 Barnard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Barcalo Living | Russert | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Theater Place Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Towne Gardens | Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
835 Humboldt Pky, Unit Apt. 3B | 835 Humboldt Pky | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
The Lofts Buffalo | 14- 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side is at The Police Apartments listed at $1,178.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $633 at Towne Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $789 at Towne Gardens.
What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Towne Gardens and starts from $893.
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