Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ellicott Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (73 Rentals)

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300 Ellicott St
Studio Apartments

300 Ellicott St

300 Ellicott StBuffalo, NY 14203
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North Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Court

197 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Towne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Gardens

440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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430 Delaware
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Delaware

430 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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Willow Grove Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Grove Apartments

225 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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209 Elmwood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

209 Elmwood Ave

209 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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AC Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

AC Lofts

136 N Division StBuffalo, NY 14203
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479-489 Delaware Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

479-489 Delaware Ave

487-489 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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479 Delaware Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

479 Delaware Ave

479 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202
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South Ellicott, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Ellicott Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Ellicott 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 South Ellicott apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$909
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$948
Trinity TowerStudioStudio,1BA$955
Pine HarborOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,091
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Allentown SquareStudio B -ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio,1BA$1,175
The Police ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,178

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ellicott, NY

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Ellicott area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 bedroom/2 bathroom Model at The Westbrook Apartments in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value South Ellicott apartment is the Market Rate 2x2 Model at AP Lofts at Larkinville starting at $1,624 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the South Buffalo neighborhood. Here is todayā€™s list of the best values for South Ellicott apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westbrook Apartments2 bedroom/2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.16
AP Lofts at LarkinvilleMarket Rate 2x22BR,2BA$1.31
408 Franklin St, Unit 2408 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.17
62 Pomona Pl, Unit 162 Pomona Pl3BR,1BA$1.14
34 Geary St, Unit 234 Geary St3BR,1BA$1.09
85 Abbott Rd, Unit Upper - Left85 Abbott Rd2BR,1BA$1.20
97 Fargo Ave, Unit 597 Fargo Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
The Police ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.23
46 Allen St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.44
87 Dempster St, Unit Upper87 Dempster St3BR,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Ellicott, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #53

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Buffalo, NY. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 ScoreĀ®, Transit ScoreĀ®, and Bike ScoreĀ® Ratings?

  • Walk ScoreĀ® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit ScoreĀ® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike ScoreĀ® 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 $1,178.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Ellicott?

The cheapest apartment in South Ellicott is 201 Ellicott which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in South Ellicott costs $2,818.

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 ā€˜cheap apartmentsā€™ 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 $316 which is $2,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ellicott.

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