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Highlights

  • Washer/dryer
  • Spacious living room
  • Quiet street
  • Complimentary wi-fi
  • Relaxing hot tub
  • Flooring

Location

Lower Ter, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA|Central Business District
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Management

Magis Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(716) 271-9859

Property Overview

81 Knox Avenue receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.6 and excels in pricing, amenities, and location with ratings of 10, 9, and 9, respectively, indicating a competitive edge in value and quality of living. Notable features include a spacious living room, washer/dryer, and relaxing hot tub, all situated on a quiet street. The property also promotes environmental sustainability and social engagement, highlighted by nearby parks, restaurants, and public transit options, enhancing the overall living experience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 81 Knox Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 81 Knox Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,179 sqft$1,675 /mo1 unit availableThis recently renovated two-bedroom, one-bath apartment on Knox Avenue, in the Park Meadow/Parkside neighborhood with nearby shopping. Featuring a beautiful kitchen, spacious living room, and dining area, this home boasts newer appliances and flooring. Enjoy your shower time with your favorite music thanks to the built-in Bluetooth speaker in the bathroom. Both bedrooms feature newer carpeting, and the primary bedroom offers a closet organizer. Amenities abound, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a washer/dryer in the basement, with additional attic, and garage storage. Enjoy the beautiful backyard oasis with your guests, complete with a ceramic chimney firepit, gazebo, and relaxing hot tub — shared with lower unit tenant. Street parking, with lots of public spaces available on the quiet street. Applicants should have a minimum rent-to-income ratio of 1:3 and a credit score of 640 or higher. Interviews will be scheduled after reviewing applications based on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Amenities for 81 Knox Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Storage Attic

Tech

WiFi

Building

Free LaundryOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street ParkingOutdoor Space
Storage

Services

Water Trash
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About 81 Knox Avenue

HomeApartments in BuffaloCentral Business District 81 Knox Avenue

This recently renovated two-bedroom, one-bath apartment on Knox Avenue, in the Park Meadow/Parkside neighborhood with nearby shopping. Featuring a beautiful kitchen, spacious living room, and dining area, this home boasts newer appliances and flooring. Enjoy your shower time with your favorite music thanks to the built-in Bluetooth speaker in the bathroom. Both bedrooms feature newer carpeting, and the primary bedroom offers a closet organizer. Amenities abound, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a washer/dryer in the basement, with additional attic, and garage storage. Enjoy the beautiful backyard oasis with your guests, complete with a ceramic chimney firepit, gazebo, and relaxing hot tub — shared with lower unit tenant. Street parking, with lots of public spaces available on the quiet street. Applicants should have a minimum rent-to-income ratio of 1:3 and a credit score of 640 or higher. Interviews will be scheduled after reviewing applications based on a first-come, first-served basis.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 81 Knox Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 81 Knox Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 81 Knox Avenue
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
81 Knox Avenue offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
81 Knox Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including free laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 81 Knox Avenue receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
81 Knox Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 81 Knox Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

81 Knox Avenue is great for:

Social life

  • 187 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Area has 50 parks and recreation options
  • The area has transit options

Eco living

  • 50 parks within a mile
  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options

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 81 Knox Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Central Business District

2-bedroom apartments at 81 Knox Avenue cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Central Business District.

Median rents as of Dec 27 2025.
Central Business District
Buffalo
A table of studio rental data trends in Buffalo
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,150
February 2024$1,299
March 2024$1,297
April 2024$1,262
May 2024$1,158
June 2024$1,042
July 2024$953
August 2024$992
September 2024$990
October 2024$946
November 2024$994
December 2024$1,071
January 2025$1,150
February 2025$1,129
March 2025$1,095
April 2025$1,103
May 2025$1,098
June 2025$990
July 2025$992
August 2025$1,058
September 2025$1,129
October 2025$1,094
November 2025$1,051
December 2025$1,060
A table of studio rental data trends in Central Business District
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,450

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$67,000/yr

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Schools near 81 Knox Avenue

P.S. 95 - Waterfront Elementary School

95 fourth st

buffalo, NY, 14202

PK, K-8Public
C

P.S. 6 - Buffalo Elementary School of Technology

414 s division st

buffalo, NY, 14204

PK, K-8Public
C

P.S. 76 - Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy

315 carolina st

buffalo, NY, 14201

PK, K-8Public
C-

P.S. 33 - Bilingual Center

157 elk st

buffalo, NY, 14210

PK, K-8Public
C-

PS 37 Marva J. Daniel Futures Preparatory School

295 carlton st

buffalo, NY, 14204

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Buffalo near Lower Ter

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

0/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for Lower Ter, 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

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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