Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $600 (54 Rentals)

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449 Richmond Ave
$1,2001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

449 Richmond Ave

Buffalo, NY 14222
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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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Fairfax House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax House

715 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Summer Elms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Elms

213 Summer StBuffalo, 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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228 Summer St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

228 Summer St

228 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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722 W Delavan Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

722 W Delavan Ave

722 W Delavan AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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209 Summer St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

209 Summer St

209-213 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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The Mansion
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mansion

173 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Bryant Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bryant Place

334-346 Bryant StBuffalo, NY 14222
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257 Summer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

257 Summer St

257 Summer StBuffalo, NY 14222
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135 Elmwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

135 Elmwood Ave

135 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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419 Porter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419 Porter Ave

419 Porter AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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Lafayette-Barton
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette-Barton

115 Lafayette AveBuffalo, NY 14213

West Side, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Hyde Park Apartments priced from $920. The Ambassador has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
The AmbassadorstudioStudio,1BA$950
Elmwood Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$982
220 Lexington Avenue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Elmwood-Anderson Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Peace Bridge PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,065
The Westbrook ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY

As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.21 price per square foot 460 Prospect Ave Model at 460 Prospect Ave, Unit Upper Furnished in the in the Central Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,185. The second greatest value West Side 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 West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
460 Prospect Ave, Unit Upper Furnished460 Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
601 Bird Ave, Unit LOWER601 Bird Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
261 Richmond Ave, Unit 2261 Richmond Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
445 Potomac Ave, Unit Upper445 Potomac Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
672 West Ave, Unit Lower672 West Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
489 Plymouth Ave, Unit #1489 Plymouth Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
510 Bird Ave, Unit 2510 Bird Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
The Westbrook ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Side, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #43

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Buffalo. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Side?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $1,040 at 220 Lexington Avenue Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side is starting from $1,190 at Lafayette-Barton.

What is the most affordable West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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