285 West Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
Apartment building
2-4 beds
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$1,550
Fees may apply
2 bd, 1 ba
1,146 sqft
For rent - Unit 2
Listing by: Irish Jones Realty
What's special
Freshly paintedSpacious stairwayDedicated dining roomMove-in readyQuiet tree-lined street
Welcome to 285 West Ave, a well-maintained duplex on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Buffalo's Lower West Side just steps from Kleinhans Music Hall and a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Allen St, Niagara St, and Connecticut St. Bus Route 3 stops right at the corner of West and Pennsylvania.
This second-floor apartment is bright, freshly painted, and move-in ready. A private entrance off the shared front porch leads up a spacious stairway, making move-in day and grocery hauls easy. Inside you'll find a kitchen with plenty of prep space, a massive primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, a dedicated dining room, a living room, a smaller second bedroom or office, and a laundry room off the bathroom everything you need in a two bedroom without any wasted space.
Up to two cats welcome with prior approval. Tenant pays gas, electric, and internet. No off-street parking, no smoking. Available immediately. 3x net income and 700+ credit required.
Room measurements
Bedroom 1: 19' 6" x 8' 6"
Closet: 1' 9" x 7' 9"
Bedroom 2: 9' 11" x 9' 2"
Closet 2: 5' 1" x 3' 11"
Living room: 14' 5" x 10' 9"
Dining room: 15' 1" x 12' 10"
Kitchen: 9' 2 x 13' 4"
Bathroom: 7' 9" x 7' 3"
Laundry room: 3' x 8' 3"
Neighborhood: Front Park
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Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
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Very WalkableTransit Score®
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Good TransitBike Score®
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Very BikeableNearby schools in Buffalo
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Herman Badillo Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10D'Youville-Porter CampusGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10International Preparatory School At Grover ClevelaGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions
Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in Buffalo is currently $1,400 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
Rent in Buffalo has increased by $5 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to 285 West Ave include Herman Badillo Community School, D'Youville-Porter Campus, and International Preparatory School At Grover Clevela.







