
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ellicott Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (60 Rentals)
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Ellicott Town Center

201 Ellicott

The Westbrook Apartments

Fairmount Apartments

Lin-Nor Apartments

The Police Apartments

The Lofts Buffalo

Cottage Street Lofts

131 Southside Pkwy, Unit 4

324 Maryland St, Unit 22
South Ellicott, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Ellicott?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Ellicott Studio Apartments | $1,520 | $925 | $2,056 |
South Ellicott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $690 | $3,820 |
South Ellicott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $550 | $5,000 |
South Ellicott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $620 | $3,569 |
South Ellicott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $655 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available South Ellicott Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Ellicott area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Towne Gardens priced from $633. 201 Ellicott has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable South Ellicott apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Towne Gardens | Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $633 |
201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Hyde Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $948 |
The Ambassador | studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Trinity Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
South City Apartments | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Pine Harbor | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
Park Place Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ellicott, NY
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Ellicott area is the $1.16 price per square foot LOFT - Double with 2nd level Model at The Barrel Factory Lofts in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $2,185. The second greatest value South Ellicott apartment is the 64 Cottage St Model at 64 Cottage St, Unit Upper starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Central Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Ellicott apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Barrel Factory Lofts | LOFT - Double with 2nd level | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
64 Cottage St, Unit Upper | 64 Cottage St | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Westbrook Apartments | 2 bedroom/2 bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
AP Lofts at Larkinville | Market Rate 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
220 Allen St, Unit Upper | 220 Allen St | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
34 Geary St, Unit 2 | 34 Geary St | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
32 Irving Pl, Unit Front | 32 Irving Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
135 Folger St, Unit Lower | 135 Folger St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
140 North St, Unit 825 | 140 North St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Towne Gardens | Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Ellicott, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Ellicott, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
Emerson School Of Hospitality
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Best Local Schools in South Ellicott, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
Emerson School Of Hospitality
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the South Ellicott Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Ellicott Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Ellicott?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Ellicott is under $1,115.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Ellicott?
The cheapest apartment in South Ellicott is Towne Gardens which is listed at $633, while the average apartment in South Ellicott costs $2,831.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Ellicott?
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 8 regular apartments in South Ellicott 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 South Ellicott?
Cheap apartments in South Ellicott have an average cost of $321 which is $2,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ellicott.
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