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  3. Building Photo - Alberta Place
    1 BED
    $620+
    2 BEDS
    $653+

    Alberta Place

    64 Amsterdam Ave, Amherst, NY 14226
  18. Building Photo - 211 Shoshone St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    211 Shoshone St Unit Upper

    211 Shoshone St, Buffalo, NY 14214
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  20. Building Photo - Parkside Houses
    1 BED
    $1,091+
    2 BEDS
    $1,309+

    Parkside Houses

    101-332 Little Robin Rd, Amherst, NY 14228
  27. Building Exterior - Sutton Place
    1 BED
    $1,136+
    2 BEDS
    $1,363+
    3 BEDS
    $1,575+

    Sutton Place

    113 Travers Blvd, Amherst, NY 14228
  32. Building Photo - 23 Lemon Tree Ct
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,180+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,360+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,180 - $1,360
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,180 - $1,360

    23 Lemon Tree Ct

    23 Lemon Tree Ct, Buffalo, NY 14228
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  34. Building Photo - 470 Winspear Ave
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    470 Winspear Ave Unit 1st floor

    470 Winspear Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
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  35. Building Photo - 55 Winspear Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200+
    4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,200+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200 - $2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $2,200

    55 Winspear Ave

    55 Winspear Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
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  36. Building Photo - 74 Lyndale Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    74 Lyndale Ave Unit Apartment #1 lower

    74 Lyndale Ave, Town Of Tonawanda, NY 14223
  37. Building Photo - 3930 Bailey Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    3930 Bailey Ave Unit #3

    3930 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
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Located in Erie County, Amherst combines suburban living with educational opportunities just minutes from Buffalo. As the largest suburb of Buffalo, Amherst encompasses 53 square miles, including the village of Williamsville and communities like Snyder, Eggertsville, and Getzville. The area offers diverse rental options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,314 per month.

Amherst residents enjoy access to the Erie Canal trail system and parks like Glen Park and Nature View Park. The town's location provides convenient commuting via I-90, I-290, and I-990, with downtown Buffalo just 15-20 minutes away and the Canadian border within 30 minutes. The area features established shopping destinations at Boulevard Mall, while Williamsville's historic Main Street offers local shops and eateries. The University at Buffalo's North Campus and four other higher education institutions contribute to the area's educational landscape.

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Amherst Central High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
865 Students
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Sweet Home Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,104 Students
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Amherst Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
646 Students
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Sweet Home Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
858 Students
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Maplemere Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
488 Students

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