Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $600 (68 Rentals)

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North Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Court

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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax House

715 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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Willow Grove Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Grove Apartments

225 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Brent Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brent Manor Apartments

366 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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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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The Mansion
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mansion

173 North StBuffalo, NY 14201
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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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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 $895. Ashland Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Ashland Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
Elmwood Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$982
220 Lexington Avenue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,040
The Ambassadorstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Jersey ApartmentsBack Unit1BR,1BA$1,100
Lexington Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,115
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side 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 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.
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
230 W Utica St, Unit 2230 W Utica St2BR,1BA$0.89
Windsor Apartments2 BDRM W DEN2BR,1BA$1.32
The Westbrook Apartments2 bedroom/2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
Elmwood-Anderson Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
97 Fargo Ave, Unit 597 Fargo Ave1BR,1BA$1.31

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West Side, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #24

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

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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 $895.

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 $1,209 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 $1,495.

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