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870 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 803-8151
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Lafayette Apartments

870 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 803-8151
Lafayette Apartments in Buffalo, NY - Building Photo
  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $960-$1,150Pricing
  • 450–750Square Feet

About Lafayette Apartments

Located in historic Gates circle and beautiful Delaware Park, surrounded by elegant mansions and period stunning apartment homes. We are minutes from Delaware park, Albright Knox gallery, Elmwood village, and blocks from the Main Street subway, with access to uptown and downtown. Buffalo state, Canisius college, and university of Buffalo are all close by. We are also minutes from the abundant dining and shopping options of Elmwood Village. All the units have been renovated, and the entire building had been updated with new broadloom, painted and ornamental fixtures hallways. Please call our office to check availability and schedule a viewing.

Lafayette Apartments is located in the Delaware W. Ferry Neighborhood and 14209 Zip code of Buffalo, NY. This community is professionally managed by Gold Wynn

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Lafayette Apartments offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $960 and having 450–750 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    studio

    From $960

    Studio, 1 Bath, 450-550 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $960Available Nowstudio450-550 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $960 - $1,025
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 bedroom

    $1,150

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600-750 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,150Available Now1 bedroom600-750 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,150
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Schedule a Tour
Call us at: (716) 803-8151 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

  • 48 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1929

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$20

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee$25/mo
Pet Deposit$250

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee$25/mo
Pet Deposit$250

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit

$250 non refundable pet deposit per pet. $25 monthly pet rent per pet. Limit 2 pets total.

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit
  • 45 Lb Weight Limit
Restrictions:

$250 non refundable pet deposit per pet. $25 monthly pet rent per pet. Limit 2 pets total.

Parking Fees

Surface Lot

Parking Fee$50/mo

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Gated

Interior Features

  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Cable Ready

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Office
  • Crown Molding
  • Hardwood Floors
Google Map

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870 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayBy Appointment

Getting Around

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Apartments

Where is Lafayette Apartments located?

Lafayette Apartments is located at 870 Lafayette Ave near the Delaware W. Ferry area of Buffalo, NY

What is the current rent range at Lafayette Apartments?

Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments at Lafayette Apartments currently range from $960 to $1,150

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Lafayette Apartments are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday By Appointment

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Lafayette Apartments Apartments are 15.3% cheaper than the average apartment in the Delaware W. Ferry area, and 22.2% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Delaware W. Ferry Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$960$1,059-$99-9.3%
    1 Bedroom$1,150$1,461-$311-21.3%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Buffalo

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$960$1,268-$308-24.3%
    1 Bedroom$1,150$1,439-$289-20.1%

    Methodology: On 09/06/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 120 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Lafayette Apartments (Delaware W. Ferry), and 1191 other apartment communities in Buffalo using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 09/06/2025

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Nearby Schools

Ps 17

Buffalo City
1045 West Delavan Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-4 (309 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
2/10

International Preparatory School At Grover Clevela

Buffalo City
110 14th Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (607 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
2/10

Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts

Buffalo City
450 Masten Avenue
Public School - Grades 5-12 (566 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
5/10

Leonardo Da Vinci High School

Buffalo City
320 Porter Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (372 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away
5/10

Hutchinson Central Technical High School

Buffalo City
256 South Elmwood Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1175 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Lafayette Apartments.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Kleinhans Music Hall

71 Symphony Circle
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

Shea's Performing Arts Center

646 Main Street
5 minute drive / 1.97 miles away

Market Arcade

617 Main St # 2
4 minute drive / 2.02 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Kohl's

2232 Delaware Ave
5 minute drive / 1.73 miles away

Autozone

2001 Elmwood Ave
4 minute drive / 2.22 miles away

Aldi

2090 Elmwood Ave
5 minute drive / 2.42 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Medaille College

18 Agassiz Circle
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

Canisius College

2001 Main St
3 minute drive / 1.05 miles away

Buffalo State, State University of New York

1300 Elmwood Ave
3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

Groceries

Aldi

2090 Elmwood Ave
5 minute drive / 2.42 miles away

Save-A-Lot

284 Ontario St
5 minute drive / 2.76 miles away

Iga

535 Walden Ave
6 minute drive / 2.92 miles away

Hospitals

Brylin Hospital

1263 Delaware Ave
1 minute drive / 0.14 miles away

Buffalo Psychiatric Center

400 Forest Ave
2 minute drive / 0.86 miles away

Sisters Of Charity Hospital

2157 Main Street
3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Parks and Recreation

The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

641 Delaware Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.29 miles away

Delaware Park

Lincoln Parkway
4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

Erie Basin Marina Gardens

Foot of Erie Street
5 minute drive / 2.43 miles away

Lafayette Apartments has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, Delaware Park, Erie Basin Marina Gardens, Cazenovia Park, and Buffalo Harbor Kayak.

Shopping Centers

765 Elmwood Avenue Center

765 Elmwood Ave
1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

Mid-City Mall

2111-2184 Main St
3 minute drive / 1.08 miles away

Jefferson Utica Plaza

1315-1323 Jefferson Ave
3 minute drive / 1.08 miles away

Lafayette Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.

Transit Stations

Utica-Buffalo Metro Rail

15 E Utica St
1 minute drive / 0.63 miles away

Humboldt-Hospital-Buffalo Metro Rail

2102 Main St
3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

Summer-Best-Buffalo Metro Rail

12 Best St
3 minute drive / 1.07 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Buffalo Studio Apartments $1,268$331$2,400
Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,439$347$3,820
Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,566$412$5,000
Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,643$625$3,725
Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,312$675$4,200
Buffalo 5 Bedroom Apartments $2,127$1,950$2,304
Buffalo 6 Bedroom Apartments $1,583$1,250$2,100

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