The Rails
2939 Main St,
Buffalo, NY 14214
$1,250 - $2,400 | Studio - 2 Beds
Tonawanda
Tonawanda, NY
Area Guide
Spectacular river views are just the beginning of Tonawanda's charm.
River Views
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Boating
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Outdoor Adventures
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Historic
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Mature trees and sidewalks line the streets of Tonawanda, a riverside city bordering the Niagara River and situated around Ellicott Creek. Tonawanda is close to Niagara Falls and the Canadian border, less than 10 miles north of Downtown Buffalo. Parks stretch along the rivers, and boating is a popular pastime in Tonawanda.
Tonawanda is a terrific place to live -- after renting an apartment here, you'll be able to enjoy the riverwalk path in Niawanda Park, catch a concert at Gateway Harbor Park, or attend one of the city's many festivals. Canal Fest, a week-long festival that began in 1983, celebrates the city's location on the historic Erie Canal. One of the city's landmarks, Tonawanda Castle, is a former armory built in 1896 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, this impressive building -- complete with a 100-foot turret -- is a privately-owned event space.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Tonawanda, NY is $877 for a studio, $1,091 for one bedroom, $1,237 for two bedrooms, and $975 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tonawanda has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,091/month
613 Sq Ft
House
$3,121/month
1,424 Sq Ft
Transportation
50
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.
22
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
52
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
Public
Grades 5-12
1,011 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-3
366 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-5
425 Students
4
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Public
Grades K-4
615 Students
3
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
3
Kenmore East Senior High School
Public
Grades 8-12
1,127 Students
5
Public
Grades 5-12
1,011 Students
5
Kenmore East Senior High School
Public
Grades 8-12
1,127 Students
5
Public
Grades 5-12
1,011 Students
5
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Delaware Park
- Buffalo Zoo
- Buffalo Museum of Science
- Beaver Island State Park
- Big Six Mile Creek Marina
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Niagara Falls International
- Buffalo Niagara 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.