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Highlights

  • Newly renovated apartments
  • Spacious layouts
  • Brand-new appliances
  • Off street parking
  • Luxury living
  • Nonsmoking apartment

Location

217 Summer St, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA|Bryant
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Management

Buffalo Management Group

Leasing office

(716) 886-5300

Property Overview

Summer Elms earns a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8/10, reflecting excellent value, standout amenities, and a highly convenient location. Its newly renovated apartments, spacious layouts, brand-new appliances, off street parking, and nonsmoking apartment setting add appeal, while nearby schools, abundant photos, transit options, and access to grocery, dining, and wellness spots round out the picture.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Summer Elms is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Summer Elms 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life

Floor plans

219-7 FURNISHEDStudio1 bath465 sqft$2,100 /mo1 unit availableThe Cottage at Summer Elms is a FULLY FURNISHED Studio Steps from Elmwood & Allentown w/ Private Entrance!! Call TODAY!! Experience the newly renovated Summer Elms! Our modernized 1 and 2-bedroom apartments offer the perfect blend of historic charm and luxury living. Enjoy spacious layouts, high ceilings, and abundant natural light. With brand-new appliances, custom doors, and refinished oak floors, every detail has been carefully considered. Located in the heart of Elmwood Village, you'll have easy access to a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. You can also park on site with our off street parking. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your lifestyle. Contact us TODAY to schedule a tour! Lease Term Requirements - 3 Month Lease Minimum Required @ $2100/mo. - 12 Month Lease Option @ $1895/mo. - WiFi and ONE Parking Space Included - First month's rent and security deposit due at lease signing. - Must have good landlord references, and a credit score above 650. - Nonsmoking apartment on a smoke free campus. - No pets in FURNISHED unit For a full listing of available apartments, visit our website at https buffalomanagementgroup com buffalo-apartments

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Amenities for Summer Elms

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatFurnished
HeatingPrivate Entrance
Water

Appliances

DishwasherElectric
Stainless Steel DishwasherStainless Steel Gas Stove
Stainless Steel MicrowaveStainless Steel Refrigerator

Tech

WiFi Included

Building

Intercom SystemOnsite Laundry

Services

24 Hour Emergency Maintenance

Neighborhood

One Off Street Parking Spot Included

Other

Garbage Removal
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Summer Elms

HomeApartments in BuffaloBryant Summer Elms

The Cottage at Summer Elms is a FULLY FURNISHED Studio Steps from Elmwood & Allentown w/ Private Entrance!! Call TODAY!! Experience the newly renovated Summer Elms! Our modernized 1 and 2-bedroom apartments offer the perfect blend of historic charm and luxury living. Enjoy spacious layouts, high ceilings, and abundant natural light. With brand-new appliances, custom doors, and refinished oak floors, every detail has been carefully considered. Located in the heart of Elmwood Village, you'll have easy access to a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. You can also park on site with our off street parking. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your lifestyle. Contact us TODAY to schedule a tour! Lease Term Requirements - 3 Month Lease Minimum Required @ $2100/mo. - 12 Month Lease Option @ $1895/mo. - WiFi and ONE Parking Space Included - First month's rent and security deposit due at lease signing. - Must have good landlord references, and a credit score above 650. - Nonsmoking apartment on a smoke free campus. - No pets in FURNISHED unit For a full listing of available apartments, visit our website at https buffalomanagementgroup com buffalo-apartments


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Summer Elms is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Summer Elms 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 Summer Elms
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.
Summer Elms 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·10A 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.
Summer Elms stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—furnished rental—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Summer Elms 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 Summer Elms 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.

Summer Elms is great for:

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • There are 44 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • 22 health/wellness centers nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 247 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 Summer Elms compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.5 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Bryant

studio apartments at Summer Elms cost about 76% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Bryant.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Bryant
Buffalo
A table of studio rental data trends in Buffalo
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$989
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
January 2026$1,031
February 2026$992
March 2026$1,018
April 2026$1,102
May 2026$1,114
June 2026$1,091
July 2026$1,080
August 2026$1,111
A table of studio rental data trends in Bryant
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,041
October 2024$1,050
January 2025$1,283
February 2025$1,319
March 2025$1,276
April 2025$1,251
May 2025$1,165
June 2025$1,184
July 2025$1,190
August 2025$1,143
September 2025$1,533
October 2025$1,618
November 2025$1,755
December 2025$1,640
January 2026$1,600
February 2026$1,542
March 2026$1,539
April 2026$1,322
May 2026$1,195
June 2026$1,192
July 2026$1,185
August 2026$1,170

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Can I afford to live at 217 Summer St?

Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$84,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $84,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $2,100.
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Schools near Summer Elms

P.S. 30 - Frank A. Sedita Academy

21 lowell pl

buffalo, NY, 14213

PK, K-8Public
C-

P.S. 76 - Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy

315 carolina st

buffalo, NY, 14201

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. 45 - International School

141 hoyt st

buffalo, NY, 14213

PK, K-8Public
C
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Getting around Buffalo near 217 Summer St

Walking

8/10
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

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 217 Summer St, Buffalo

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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