The Police Apartments
74 Franklin St,
Buffalo, NY 14202
$1,178 - $2,500 | Studio - 1 Bed
Downtown Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Downtown Buffalo - Buffalo, NY
Area Guide
Major attractions and lakefront views in the heart of the “City of Good Neighbors”
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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 May 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Buffalo is $1,249 for a studio, $1,386 for one bedroom, $1,666 for two bedrooms, and $3,060 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Buffalo has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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585 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,249/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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772 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,386/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,134 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,666/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,083 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,060/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.
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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
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Canalside
- Buffalo Museum of Science
- Buffalo Harbor State Park
- Tifft Nature Preserve
- Delaware Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Buffalo Niagara International
- Niagara Falls International
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† 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.