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property at 127 Merrimac St

127 Merrimac St

BuffaloNY14214

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BuffaloNY14215

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East Amherst, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Amherst, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Creekview Estates in the East Amherst Williamsville neighborhood priced from $825. Hopkins Court Apartments in the East Amherst Williamsville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,014. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Hopkins Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,014
The CorvoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Waterford Townhomes1-Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$1,745
Transit Pointe Senior Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Amherst, NY and Nearby

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Amherst area is the $1.61 price per square foot Stonington Park Model at Stonington Park Apartments in the in the East Amherst Williamsville neighborhood starting from $1,870. The second greatest value East Amherst apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Dockside Village starting at $2,454 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the East Amherst Williamsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonington Park ApartmentsStonington Park2BR,2BA$1.61
Dockside VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.13
The CorvoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Fox Creek Estates2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.16
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Waterford Townhomes1-Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$2.49
Transit Pointe Senior Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$2.63
Hopkins Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in East Amherst?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in East Amherst, NY with pricing that ranges from $825 to $3,300. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Amherst ranging from $450 to $6,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Amherst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Amherst ranges from $450 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,305.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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