The Lawrence
983 Michigan Ave,
Buffalo, NY 14203
$1,709 - $3,102
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Buffalo State, State University of New York Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo State Bengals and excellence go hand-in-hand
Walkable
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Top-Ranking
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SUNY
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 September 2026, the average apartment rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,124 for a studio, $1,246 for one bedroom, $1,480 for two bedrooms, and $1,698 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buffalo has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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413 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,124/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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675 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,246/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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914 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,480/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,097 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,698/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Buffalo State, State University of New York
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Buffalo State, State University of New York - Buffalo, NY (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Buffalo State, State University of New York - Buffalo, NY (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Buffalo State, State University of New York - Buffalo, NY (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Buffalo State, State University of New York - Buffalo, NY (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
Persistence Prep Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
434 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,088 Students
Public
Grades K-8
772 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
252 Students
Public
Grades K-8
654 Students
Persistence Prep Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
434 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,088 Students
Public
Grades K-8
772 Students
Public
Grades K-8
654 Students
Public
Grades K-8
402 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,088 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,120 Students
Public
Grades K-12
931 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
363 Students
Middle Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
304 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Delaware Park
- Buffalo Zoo
- Buffalo Museum of Science
- Canalside
- Beaver Island State Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
- Buffalo
- Buffalo Depew Station
- Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
- Canadian Border
- Niagara Falls
Military Bases
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.