Step into a living story at The Spaulding Building, once part of the historic Spaulding family mansion, where Buffalo's past still echoes with quiet grandeur. Home to Elbridge G. Spaulding, former mayor and three-term congressman who served alongside Abraham Lincoln, this landmark carries the elegance and legacy of a remarkable era. Today, that history meets modern downtown living in Buffalo's vibrant Theater District, with a walk score of 97 placing the city's finest stages, cafes, and cultural destinations at your doorstep. The Spaulding Building offers studio and one-bedroom apartments featuring hardwood floors, soaring 14-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, and select units with decorative fireplaces in both the living room and bedroomsblending historic character with modern comfort. Residents enjoy the convenience of controlled access and shared laundry, with thoughtful details throughout that honor the building's history while supporting contemporary living. The Spaulding Building isn't just a place to liveit's a rare chance to be part of Buffalo's history, wrapped in charm, originality, and the warmth of a storied past. Welcome home!
Apartment for rent
$1,150/moFees may apply
765 Main St, # 5, Buffalo, NY 14203
1beds
850sqft
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Apartment
Available Fri Sep 11 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Off street parking
What's special
Abundant natural lightHardwood floors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: 14' Ceilings, FLEXible Rent Payments - Pay on Your Terms!, Historic Building, Rent Credit Reporting!, Short Term Lease Availability- Ask for Details, Transportation
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Building
Details
- Building name: Spaulding Building I
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Maintenance, Management, Parking
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,150-6.9%$1/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listing removed | $1,235$1/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,235-3.1%$1/sqft |
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| 6/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/26/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,275$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Allen
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Herman Badillo Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Hutchinson Central Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
There are 2 available units in this apartment building







