Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Towne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Gardens

440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Noles Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Noles Court

99 Best StBuffalo, NY 14209
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1100 Michigan Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Michigan Ave.

1100 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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950 Broadway St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

950 Broadway St

950 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14212
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Hydraulics Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hydraulics Lofts

500 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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The Forge on Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Forge on Broadway

490 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Seneca Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seneca Street Lofts

550 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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McDermott Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

McDermott Lofts

169 Elk StBuffalo, NY 14210
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East Side, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne GardensRanch1BR,1BA$633
The Police ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,178
Michigan Place ApartmentsstudiosStudio,1BA$1,199
The GridStudio A - MainStudio,1BA$1,239
The Lofts Buffalo14- 1B/1B1BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, NY

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.31 price per square foot Market Rate 2x2 Model at AP Lofts at Larkinville in the in the South Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,624. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 2 Bed Model at The Police Apartments starting at $2,175 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AP Lofts at LarkinvilleMarket Rate 2x22BR,2BA$1.31
The Police Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.95
Barcalo LivingKelly2BR,1BA$2.10
The Lofts at Elk Terminal1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms1BR,1.5BA$1.77
Theater Place Apartments11BR,1BA$2.15
566 Doat St, Unit upper566 Doat St3BR,1BA$1.97
Trico Building ApartmentsST5-FurnishedStudio ,1BA$2.87
Towne GardensRanch1BR,1BA$0.96
The Lofts Buffalo14- 1B/1B1BR,1BA$2.32
Michigan Place Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #49

Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $643 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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