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Overlooking Lake Erie and the Niagara River, Front Park offers historic architecture with water views and exceptional sunsets. Many apartments occupy divided homes from Buffalo's prosperous era featuring hardwood floors and detailed woodwork. The neighborhood provides quick access to both downtown and the Peace Bridge to Canada, though winter winds off the lake can be particularly bitter requiring serious cold-weather gear.
Old-world charm permeates Grant Ferry, where Buffalo's Italian heritage remains evident through family-owned bakeries, markets, and restaurants serving authentic cuisine. Housing options include classic Buffalo doubles (two-flat houses) with generous porches and architectural details from the city's prosperous era. The neighborhood offers easy access to both downtown employment and Delaware Park's recreational opportunities. Older homes sometimes bring heating challenges during Buffalo's intense winters, with parking constraints after significant snowfall. Especially attractive to those who appreciate traditional neighborhood character with genuine community connections and prefer architectural charm over contemporary design trends.
Historic elegance defines Delaware-West Ferry, where Buffalo's premier residential district showcases architectural masterpieces including Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House. The neighborhood surrounds Delaware Park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, creating European-inspired promenades and recreational facilities unusual for mid-sized American cities. Though rental rates exceed Buffalo averages, many properties include unexpected architectural details from carved woodwork to stained glass windows reflecting craftsmanship from different construction eras. The district's tree-lined streets create natural beauty unusual for urban environments, while the relatively flat topography makes bicycle transportation practical throughout most months despite Buffalo's notorious winter weather requiring alternative transportation planning during peak snow seasons.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Buffalo’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Buffalo renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Interestingly, ratings for Buffalo vary widely across categories such as affordability and weather."
Key findings in Buffalo include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
