Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnson Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $800 (18 Rentals)

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property at 76 Tracy St

76 Tracy St

BuffaloNY14201

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 17 15th St

17 15th St

BuffaloNY14213
property at 125 Wyoming Ave

125 Wyoming Ave

BuffaloNY14215

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property at 207 W Utica St

207 W Utica St

BuffaloNY14222

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Johnson, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Johnson area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Hyde Park Apartments priced from $895. 201 Ellicott has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Johnson apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$909
Ashland Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$948
277 Linwood Ave1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson, NY

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnson area is the $0.45 price per square foot 109 Baynes St Model at 109 Baynes St in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Johnson apartment is the 601 Bird Ave Model at 601 Bird Ave, Unit LOWER starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
109 Baynes St109 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.45
601 Bird Ave, Unit LOWER601 Bird Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
127 Richmond Ave, Unit Upper127 Richmond Ave3BR,1BA$1.07
257 E Ferry St, Unit 2A257 E Ferry St2BR,1BA$0.86
230 W Utica St, Unit 2230 W Utica St2BR,1BA$0.89
The Westbrook Apartments2 bedroom/2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.16
408 Franklin St, Unit 2408 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.17
277 Linwood Ave2 bedroom suite2BR,1BA$1.20
The Police ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.23
Gates Circle1 Bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson?

There are currently 645 Apartments for Rent in Johnson, NY with pricing that ranges from $550 to $5,000. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson ranging from $800 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Johnson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnson ranges from $800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,789.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Johnson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnson range from $620 to $3,569, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $655.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Local Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods for College Renters in Buffalo, NY

Written by: Patrick Ryan

There’s nothing better than living in a college town. The setting is vibrant, the people are happy and there’s always a good time to be had.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.