
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (32 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the First Ward area of Buffalo.


Ellicott Town Center

56 Sweet Ave

201 Ellicott

290 S Elmwood Ave

294 S Elmwood Ave

20 Tracy St

Peace Bridge Place
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85 W Chippewa St

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The Police Apartments

Michigan Place Apartments

722 Hopkins St
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First Ward, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in First Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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First Ward Studio Apartments | $1,491 | $950 | $2,056 |
First Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $690 | $3,820 |
First Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $550 | $5,000 |
First Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $620 | $3,569 |
First Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $655 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available First Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the First Ward area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 201 Ellicott priced from $909. Peace Bridge Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable First Ward apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Peace Bridge Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Pine Harbor | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
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 |
130 Pearl | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Trico Building Apartments | ST2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
AP Lofts at Larkinville | Market Rate 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,624 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, NY
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the First Ward area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,620. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Cathedral Place starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for First Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Cathedral Place | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
100 South | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
151 E Eagle St | Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
AP Lofts at Larkinville | Market Rate 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Barcalo Living | Russert | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
201 Ellicott | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
130 Pearl | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Pine Harbor | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFirst Ward, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #17
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in First Ward, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
Emerson School Of Hospitality
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Getting Around the First Ward Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap First Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in First Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in First Ward is under $1,624.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in First Ward?
The cheapest apartment in First Ward is 201 Ellicott which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in First Ward costs $3,439.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in First Ward?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in First Ward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in First Ward?
Cheap apartments in First Ward have an average cost of $362 which is $3,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in First Ward.
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