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Highlights
- Spacious floor plan
- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- Street parking
- Brand new kitchen
- Common areas
Location
286 Normal Ave #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA|Front Park
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Property Overview
A spacious layout, brand new kitchen, pet-friendly policy, street parking, and shared common areas add to the appeal, along with no-smoking rules. Nearby walkable access, 209 mixed-use spaces, 139 restaurants within a mile, and a mix of age groups support an active, convenient setting, while 17 photos and a nearby grocery store help round out the listing.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Extra storage- Images Available
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 286 Normal Ave, Front Park
Apartment Amenities
| Forced Air |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Other
| Six Rooms |
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About 286 Normal Ave
Property Status: Pending Welcome to 286 Normal Avenue, Upper Unit. Do not miss this fantastic rental opportunity in the West Side of Buffalo. This 2 Bedroom Upper apartment is available for lease September 1st. The newly renovated upper unit features a spacious floor plan, brand new kitchen with plenty of cabinets, a front porch and a cozy full updated bathroom. There are two bedrooms. It includes the upper front porch and additional storage in the attic. Monthly rent includes water, sewer, recyclables and lawn maintenance. In one of Buffalo's most walkable neighborhoods, Five points, Elmwood, Connecticut St. and Allentown are all nearby, as is D'youville University and other attractions on Niagara St. One year lease is required, with renewal optional. Minimum credit score 600 required for each adult; no co-signers. The apartment is strictly no smoking, as there are the common areas. Parking: street policy. Pet friendly with landlord permission: $300 annual nonrefundable pet fee. Office Phone: (716) 819-4200 Copyright © 2026 New York State Alliance of MLSs, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 286 Normal Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Extra storage
- In-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Address details
| Neighborhood | Front Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 14213 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Front Park
2-bedroom apartments at 286 Normal Ave cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Buffalo.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Front Park
Buffalo
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,300 |
| November 2024 | $1,289 |
| December 2024 | $1,400 |
| January 2025 | $1,475 |
| February 2025 | $1,496 |
| March 2025 | $1,480 |
| April 2025 | $1,500 |
| May 2025 | $1,517 |
| June 2025 | $1,447 |
| July 2025 | $1,435 |
| August 2025 | $1,400 |
| September 2025 | $1,427 |
| October 2025 | $1,407 |
| November 2025 | $1,369 |
| December 2025 | $1,364 |
| January 2026 | $1,381 |
| February 2026 | $1,394 |
| March 2026 | $1,390 |
| April 2026 | $1,398 |
| May 2026 | $1,400 |
| June 2026 | $1,400 |
| July 2026 | $1,425 |
| August 2026 | $1,430 |
| September 2026 | $1,500 |
| October 2026 | $1,466 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,175 |
| November 2024 | $1,146 |
| December 2024 | $1,200 |
| January 2025 | $1,396 |
| February 2025 | $1,380 |
| March 2025 | $1,260 |
| April 2025 | $1,297 |
| May 2025 | $1,349 |
| June 2025 | $1,377 |
| July 2025 | $1,390 |
| August 2025 | $1,266 |
| September 2025 | $1,302 |
| October 2025 | $1,193 |
| November 2025 | $1,196 |
| December 2025 | $1,323 |
| January 2026 | $1,277 |
| February 2026 | $1,294 |
| March 2026 | $1,185 |
| April 2026 | $1,282 |
| May 2026 | $1,447 |
| June 2026 | $1,400 |
| July 2026 | $1,400 |
| August 2026 | $1,495 |
| September 2026 | $1,459 |
| October 2026 | $1,299 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 286 Normal Ave
P.S. 30 - Frank A. Sedita Academy
21 lowell pl
buffalo, NY, 14213
PK, K-8Public
C-
P.S. 18 - Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence
750 west ave
buffalo, NY, 14215
PK, K-8Public
C
PS 003 D'Youville Porter Campus School
255 porter ave
buffalo, NY, 14201
PK, K-8Public
C-
P.S. 45 - International School
141 hoyt st
buffalo, NY, 14213
PK, K-8Public
C
P.S. 76 - Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
315 carolina st
buffalo, NY, 14201
PK, K-8Public
C-
Neighborhood
Front Park | Buffalo, NY
Getting around Buffalo near 286 Normal Ave #UPPER
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 286 Normal Ave #UPPER, Buffalo
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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