Buffalo State, State University of New York

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Walkable Top-Ranking SUNY Urban Mass Transit

SUNY Buffalo State was founded in 1871. Considered one of the best universities in the northern region, SUNY Buffalo offers small classes and a more intimate setting, situated on 125 acres near the Scajaquada River, roughly one block east of the Niagara River. With an average class size of between 12 and 15 students, SUNY Buffalo provides 177 undergraduate programs and 63 graduate programs in five schools.

SUNY Buffalo is located in the museum district with a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes nearby. Buffalo is New York's second-largest city and is about 30 minutes from Niagara Falls. Apartments near SUNY Buffalo are plentiful; look along Rockwell Road, Grant Street, and Elmwood Avenue to be within walking distance to campus. For fast access to mass transit, several bus stops are located throughout the area. Surrounding neighborhoods include Forest, Black Rock, and Elmwood Village.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,047 for a studio, $1,181 for one bedroom, $1,409 for two bedrooms, and $1,499 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buffalo has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 393 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,047/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 668 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,181/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 920 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,409/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,101 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,499/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

68

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park

Public

Grades 5-12

1,080 Students

8
out of 10

Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78

Public

Grades PK-4

558 Students

7
out of 10

Frederick Olmsted 56

Public

Grades 5-12

904 Students

6
out of 10

Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

480 Students

6
out of 10

Herbert Hoover Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

758 Students

5
out of 10

City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park

Public

Grades 5-12

1,080 Students

8
out of 10

Frederick Olmsted 56

Public

Grades 5-12

904 Students

6
out of 10

Kenmore West Senior High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,358 Students

5
out of 10

Herbert Hoover Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

758 Students

5
out of 10

Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts

Public

Grades 5-12

566 Students

5
out of 10

City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park

Public

Grades 5-12

1,080 Students

8
out of 10

Hutchinson Central Technical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,175 Students

6
out of 10

Frederick Olmsted 56

Public

Grades 5-12

904 Students

6
out of 10

Leonardo Da Vinci High School

Public

Grades 9-12

372 Students

6
out of 10

Kenmore West Senior High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,358 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Delaware Park
  • Buffalo Zoo
  • Buffalo Museum of Science
  • Canalside
  • Beaver Island State Park

Airports

  • Buffalo Niagara International
  • Niagara Falls International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.