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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- No smoking
- Shared laundry in basement
- Large eat-in kitchen
- Downtown a few blocks away
Location
294 S Elmwood Ave Apt 5 #5, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA|Columbus
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Property Overview
Enjoy the charm of hardwood floors and a spacious eat-in kitchen, complemented by convenient shared laundry facilities. Located just blocks from downtown, the vibrant neighborhood offers 256 restaurants, 110 cultural venues, and numerous parks, making it ideal for an active social life. Additionally, with top-rated schools nearby and a competitive value, this residence provides an appealing blend of amenities and accessibility.
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
High school nearby- Less expensive
- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 294 S Elmwood Ave Apt 5 #5, Columbus
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace | Forced Air |
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Basement | Onsite Laundry |
Other
| Three Rooms |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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About 294 S Elmwood Ave Apt 5 #5
Sweet deal!
This listing is 20% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Columbus.
Property Status: Active Bright, 1 BR in classic late 19th century Buffalo building. Features include hardwood floors, large eat-in Kitchen, handsome decorative fireplace, tiled tub/shower combination. Shared laundry in basement. Convenient location with Downtown a few blocks away; Allentown and the Medical Campus a short distance. No smoking; small pet okay. Office Phone: (716) 819-4200 Copyright © 2025 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 294 S Elmwood Ave Apt 5 #5 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Columbus |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 14201 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Columbus
1-bedroom apartments at 294 S Elmwood Ave Apt 5 #5 cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Buffalo.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Columbus
Buffalo
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,050 |
| December 2023 | $1,037 |
| January 2024 | $1,085 |
| February 2024 | $1,185 |
| March 2024 | $1,197 |
| April 2024 | $1,197 |
| May 2024 | $1,261 |
| June 2024 | $1,217 |
| July 2024 | $1,212 |
| August 2024 | $1,142 |
| September 2024 | $1,116 |
| October 2024 | $1,075 |
| November 2024 | $1,123 |
| December 2024 | $1,198 |
| January 2025 | $1,200 |
| February 2025 | $1,200 |
| March 2025 | $1,196 |
| April 2025 | $1,198 |
| May 2025 | $1,200 |
| June 2025 | $1,200 |
| July 2025 | $1,208 |
| August 2025 | $1,246 |
| September 2025 | $1,295 |
| October 2025 | $1,264 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $950 |
| December 2023 | $950 |
| January 2024 | $987 |
| February 2024 | $925 |
| March 2024 | $981 |
| June 2024 | $900 |
| July 2024 | $1,108 |
| August 2024 | $1,140 |
| September 2024 | $1,237 |
| October 2024 | $1,225 |
| November 2024 | $1,220 |
| December 2024 | $1,097 |
| January 2025 | $980 |
| February 2025 | $1,043 |
| March 2025 | $980 |
| April 2025 | $925 |
| May 2025 | $925 |
| June 2025 | $925 |
| July 2025 | $925 |
| August 2025 | $1,085 |
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Can I afford to live at 294 S Elmwood Ave Apt 5 #5?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 294 S Elmwood Ave Apt 5 #5
P.S. 76 - Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
315 carolina st
buffalo, NY, 14201
PK, K-8Public
C-
P.S. 95 - Waterfront Elementary School
95 fourth st
buffalo, NY, 14202
PK, K-8Public
C
PS 003 D'Youville Porter Campus School
255 porter ave
buffalo, NY, 14201
PK, K-8Public
C-
PS 37 Marva J. Daniel Futures Preparatory School
295 carlton st
buffalo, NY, 14204
PK, K-8Public
C-
P.S. 6 - Buffalo Elementary School of Technology
414 s division st
buffalo, NY, 14204
PK, K-8Public
C
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Getting around Buffalo near 294 S Elmwood Ave Apt 5 #5
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 294 S Elmwood Ave Apt 5 #5, Buffalo
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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