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Highlights

  • Modern design
  • Light fixtures
  • Community center
  • Spacious kitchen
  • On-street parking
  • Recently updated bathroom

Location

52 Locust St, Buffalo, NY 14204, USA|Willert Park
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Management

Allentown Capital

Leasing office

(716) 495-0181

Property Overview

52 Locust Street offers strong overall value with an 8.5/10 expert rating, highlighted by a perfect price score and high marks for amenities and location. Renters benefit from modern design touches like updated light fixtures, a spacious kitchen, and a recently updated bathroom, plus access to a community center and convenient on-street parking. The property is also recognized for its sustainability and social life perks, with walkable surroundings, abundant parks, and extensive nearby dining and entertainment options.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 52 Locust Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 52 Locust Street 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

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

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500 sqft$899 /mo1 unit availableCheck out this fully renovated 1 bedroom apartment for $875.00 that offers brand new flooring, and appliances for you to enjoy! Experience a spacious kitchen with plenty of space to move freely while cooking and extra added room for a dining room table. The bathroom was recently updated to offer modern design with light fixtures, mirror, and has new shower tile! The apartment comes with blinds but also has multiple windows throughout the layout to maximize natural light, and plenty of space for on-street parking! 52 Locust provides premier access to multiple grocery stores, schools, and a community center! 52 Locust can be the perfect fit for you! Must meet income requirements of 2.5X the monthly rent and a 600 credit score!

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Brand New AppliancesFridge
RangeRefrigerator
Stove
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HomeApartments in Buffalo 52 Locust Street

Check out this fully renovated 1 bedroom apartment for $875.00 that offers brand new flooring, and appliances for you to enjoy! Experience a spacious kitchen with plenty of space to move freely while cooking and extra added room for a dining room table. The bathroom was recently updated to offer modern design with light fixtures, mirror, and has new shower tile! The apartment comes with blinds but also has multiple windows throughout the layout to maximize natural light, and plenty of space for on-street parking! 52 Locust provides premier access to multiple grocery stores, schools, and a community center! 52 Locust can be the perfect fit for you! Must meet income requirements of 2.5X the monthly rent and a 600 credit score!


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 52 Locust Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 52 Locust Street 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 52 Locust Street
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.
52 Locust Street 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.
52 Locust Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 52 Locust Street 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.
52 Locust Street 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 52 Locust Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
52 Locust Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

52 Locust Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 208 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 58 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

Eco living

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

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 52 Locust Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away

Considerations

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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Willert Park

1-bedroom apartments at 52 Locust Street cost about 36% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Willert Park.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Willert Park
Buffalo
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Buffalo
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,260
November 2025$1,225
December 2025$1,215
January 2026$1,198
February 2026$1,199
March 2026$1,196
April 2026$1,198
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Willert Park
MonthMedian Rent
May 2020$660
June 2020$660

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $899.
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Schools near 52 Locust Street

PS 37 Marva J. Daniel Futures Preparatory School

295 carlton st

buffalo, NY, 14204

PK, K-8Public
C-

Martin Luther King Jr #48

487 high st

buffalo, NY, 14211

PK, K-6Public
C-

P.S. 76 - Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy

315 carolina st

buffalo, NY, 14201

PK, K-8Public
C-

PS 031 Harriet Ross Tubman School

212 stanton st

buffalo, NY, 14212

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 52 Locust St

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

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 52 Locust St, Buffalo

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

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 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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