Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (75 Rentals)

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197 North St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

197 North St

197 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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The Elmwood Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Elmwood Villas

367 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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1100 Michigan Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Michigan Ave.

1100 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Noles Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Noles Court

99 Best StBuffalo, NY 14209
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Fairfax House
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Fairfax House

715 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Willow Grove Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Grove Apartments

225 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Brent Manor Apartments
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Brent Manor Apartments

366 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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209 Elmwood Ave
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209 Elmwood Ave

209 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Commodore Apartments
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Commodore Apartments

1240 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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228 Summer St
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228 Summer St

228 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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722 W Delavan Ave
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722 W Delavan Ave

722 W Delavan AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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The Bryant
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The Bryant

916 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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The Mansion
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The Mansion

173 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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209 Summer St
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209 Summer St

209-213 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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Elmwood, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Hyde Park Apartments priced from $920. Ashland Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Ashland Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Delaware / West Ferry Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$950
The AmbassadorstudioStudio,1BA$950
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950
Trinity TowerStudioStudio,1BA$955
Lafayette ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$960
Elmwood Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$982
220 Lexington Avenue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Peace Bridge PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.07 price per square foot 299 Richmond Ave Model at 299 Richmond Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 2 BDRM W DEN Model at Windsor Apartments starting at $1,705 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
299 Richmond Ave, Unit 2299 Richmond Ave3BR,1BA$1.07
Windsor Apartments2 BDRM W DEN2BR,1BA$1.31
The Westbrook Apartments2 bedroom/2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.16
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
510 Bird Ave, Unit 2510 Bird Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
188 Claremont Ave, Unit 188 Claremont Upper188 Claremont Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
277 Linwood Ave2 bedroom suite2BR,1BA$1.20
140 North St, Unit 825140 North St1BR,1BA$1.28
Gates Circle1 Bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.29

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Elmwood, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Buffalo, NY. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmwood is at Hyde Park Apartments listed at $920.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Apartment is $950 at 277 Linwood Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmwood is starting from $1,175 at Gates Circle.

What is the most affordable Elmwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elmwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elmwood-Anderson Place Apartments and starts from $1,595.

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