Colonie Apartments · Amherst, NY

Frequently asked questions

Rent, floor plans, pets, leasing and the neighborhood, all in one place.

The apartments

Where is Colonie Apartments located?

Colonie Apartments is at 1 Durham Dr, Amherst, NY 14228, in the Sweet Home Central School District. The community sits about 2.7 miles from the University at Buffalo North Campus and about 4 minutes from Niagara Falls Boulevard shopping.

What size apartments are available?

We offer one- and two-bedroom apartments across 184 homes. The 1 Bedroom is about 750 sq ft with 1 bath, a walk-in closet and a balcony. The 2 Bedroom is about 1,050 sq ft with 1 bath and a balcony. Every home has its own private balcony or patio.

How much is rent at Colonie Apartments?

One-bedroom apartments start at $1,425 per month and two-bedroom apartments start at $1,619 per month. Prices shown are base rent and may change without notice, so please contact the leasing office at (716) 691-6448 for current pricing and availability.

What utilities are included in rent?

Water and trash are included in rent. Contact the leasing office for details about other utilities.

What features do the apartments have?

Apartments feature updated kitchens with matte stainless-steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, central heating and air conditioning, a private balcony or patio, generous closet space and spacious bedrooms.

What amenities does the community offer?

Residents enjoy a fitness center, on-site laundry, BBQ grills and a picnic area, walking and bike paths, additional storage, 24-hour emergency maintenance, online payments through the resident portal, and resident events. Colonie is a pet-friendly, smoke-free community.

Pets

Is Colonie Apartments pet friendly?

Yes. Up to two pets are welcome per home. There is a one-time pet fee of $300 per pet and pet rent of $50 per month per pet. Breed and weight restrictions apply, so please contact the office for details.

Leasing & move-in

What lease terms are available?

Our standard lease term is 12 months. Short-term leases are also available; contact the leasing office for options.

What does it cost to move in?

Move-in costs include a $20 application fee per applicant, a $150 administrative fee, a $50 amenity fee, and a security deposit equal to one month's rent.

How do I apply?

You can apply online any time at our online application. The application fee is $20 per applicant.

How do I schedule a tour?

Request a tour with the tour request form or call the leasing office at (716) 691-6448. Our team will get back to you within one business day.

What are the leasing office hours?

The leasing office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm and is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Living here

Is there laundry on site?

Yes. Colonie Apartments has on-site resident laundry.

Is there a fitness center?

Yes. Residents have access to an on-site fitness center.

Is Colonie a smoke-free community?

Yes. Colonie Apartments is a smoke-free community.

How do residents pay rent?

Residents can pay rent online through the Resident Portal.

Is maintenance available after hours?

Yes. 24-hour emergency maintenance is available to residents.

Is extra storage available?

Yes. Additional storage is available. Contact the leasing office for details.

Location

How far is Colonie Apartments from the University at Buffalo?

Colonie Apartments is about a 7-minute drive (2.7 miles) from UB North Campus and about 10 minutes from UB South Campus. Daemen University is about 10 minutes away and SUNY Erie North Campus about 14 minutes.

How far is the airport?

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is about a 16-minute drive.

What school district is Colonie Apartments in?

Colonie Apartments is in the Sweet Home Central School District.

What is nearby?

Niagara Falls Boulevard shopping is about 4 minutes away, Kenmore Mercy Hospital about 12 minutes, the Buffalo Zoo about 15 minutes, Delaware Park about 18 minutes, and Niagara Falls about 30 minutes. Drive times are approximate.

Still have questions?

Our leasing team is happy to help. Call us or request a tour and we'll get back to you within one business day.