Downtown Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

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Downtown Buffalo - Buffalo, NY

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Major attractions and lakefront views in the heart of the “City of Good Neighbors”

Urban Historic Entertainment Lakefront Scenic

Downtown Buffalo is the urban heart of this large city nestled off Lake Erie. While it’s where you’ll find government buildings, businesses, and corporations, it’s also where you’ll discover culture, top-rated education, and welcoming residents. After all, Buffalo is the “City of Good Neighbors.” Downtown Buffalo is known for having one-of-a-kind sunsets over the water, which you may even be able to see from your new apartment! Public transit is abundant in downtown, so residents have no trouble commuting around the city.

The First Niagara Center, home arena of the Buffalo Sabres hockey team, sits on the district's southern border. In addition to sporting events, this venue hosts concerts by renowned performers. The Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino is another terrific destination with more than 800 slots, game tables, a bakery, and a sports bar. Residents and visitors alike enjoy visiting Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for live music performances, comedy shows, and Broadway performances. Top-notch restaurants and hangouts await in Downtown Buffalo like Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, a historic four-level warehouse near Sahlen Field.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Buffalo is $1,193 for a studio, $1,265 for one bedroom, $1,667 for two bedrooms, and $3,029 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Buffalo has increased by 6.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 585 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,193/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 777 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,265/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,134 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,667/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,203 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,029/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

68

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

86

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Canalside
  • Buffalo Museum of Science
  • Buffalo Harbor State Park
  • Tifft Nature Preserve
  • Delaware Park

Airports

  • Buffalo Niagara International
  • Niagara Falls International

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