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property at 127 Merrimac St

127 Merrimac St

BuffaloNY14214

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 1073 Grant St

1073 Grant St

BuffaloNY14207
property at 17 15th St

17 15th St

BuffaloNY14213

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property at 125 Wyoming Ave

125 Wyoming Ave

BuffaloNY14215
property at 854 Niagara St

854 Niagara St

BuffaloNY14213

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Cheapest Available Erie County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodland Place 55+ in the Bellevue neighborhood priced from $800. Camelot Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland Place 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
Country Glenn ApartmentsSTU1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.48 price per square foot 175 Pullman Ave Model at 175 Pullman Ave, Unit 175 pullman ave. in the in the Riverside Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 109 Baynes St Model at 109 Baynes St starting at $895 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Erie County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 Pullman Ave, Unit 175 pullman ave.175 Pullman Ave2BR,1BA$0.48
109 Baynes St109 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.45
38 Saint Florian St, Unit 38 St Florian Street38 Saint Florian St2BR,1BA$0.72
93 Minnesota Ave, Unit 193 Minnesota Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper160 Victoria Ave3BR,1BA$0.93
10961 Main St10961 Main St1BR,1BA$1.00
124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper124 Carmel Rd3BR,1BA$1.00
257 E Ferry St, Unit 2A257 E Ferry St2BR,1BA$0.86
27 Madison Ave, Unit Carriage House27 Madison Ave1BR,1BA$0.85
Claire Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Erie County

What type of rentals are currently available in Erie County?

There are currently 1958 Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY with pricing that ranges from $550 to $5,000. There are also 161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie County ranging from $450 to $6,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Erie County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Erie County ranges from $450 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,958.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Erie County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Erie County range from $620 to $3,569, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $655.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.