
285 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
What This Apartment Offers
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” MLS ID B1702088
Unit
- $1,550 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1146 sq. ft.
- Available Now
285 West Ave is an apartment community in Buffalo, NY
Apartment Details
Home Design
- Built in 1900
- Duplex
Interior Spaces
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Storage Room
- 1146 Sq Ft Home
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Parking
- On-Street Parking
- Driveway
Lot Details
- 5215 Sq Ft Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 35x149
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,550
- Property Available on 2026-07-30
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Tax Lot 28
- Assessor Parcel Number 140200-099-760-0009-028-000
- Rent includes gardener, recycling, sewer, snow removal, trash collection, water
Community Details
Overview
- City/Buffalo Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Cats Allowed
- Limit on the number of pets
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Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active76 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
D'Youville College
Walk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
SUNY Erie, City Campus
Drive: 4 min (1.8 mi)
SUNY Buffalo
Drive: 8 min (3.1 mi)
Canisius College
Drive: 8 min (3.3 mi)
Discover Front Park, Buffalo, NY
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 285 West Ave proximity to Stuyvesant Plaza, 62-76 Allen St, and West Side Plaza. Stuyvesant Plaza is 0.9 miles away, and 62-76 Allen St is within a 15 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, 285 West Ave has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 31.3 miles. Transit options include Allen/Medical Campus and Summer-Best.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 285 West Ave are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.1 miles, including Canalside, Buffalo Museum of Science, and Buffalo Harbor State Park.
Airports
Living in Front Park provides easy access to Buffalo Niagara International, located just 20 minutes from 285 West Ave. Another nearby airport is Niagara Falls International, located 19.3 miles away.
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