Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Buffalo, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Buffalo

$1,469/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buffalo is $1,469 per month as of May 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $481 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buffalo

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buffalo rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Buffalo, MN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Buffalo, MN

Average rent prices in Buffalo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Buffalo, MN

Rent prices in Buffalo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Buffalo is $1,422, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Buffalo run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,369.

Listings

Studio

$1,330

14%

-

1 bedroom

$1,510

4%

25%

2 bedroom

$1,550

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,895

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,900

15%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,330

Last 30 days

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,510

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Buffalo, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Buffalo, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Buffalo and Albertville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Buffalo

Median rent price$1,469
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,913
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo, MN is 23% lower than the median rent in Albertville, MN.

Discover rentals in Buffalo, MN

913 6th Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Buffalo

Apartment for rent

Kestrel Woods Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Kestrel Woods Townhomes

1604 Anderson Avenue, Buffalo, MN 55313

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 16

322 Creekside Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo

House for rent

931 Willow Glen Dr #108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo

931 Willow Glen Drive Buffalo, MN LSA - 108

931 Willow Glen Dr #108, Buffalo, MN 55313

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available Jun 16

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Frequently asked questions for Buffalo, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Buffalo rental market.

How much is rent in Buffalo?

The average rent in Buffalo is $1,469 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buffalo?

Average rent prices in Buffalo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Buffalo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Buffalo is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $481 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Buffalo?

To comfortably afford rent in Buffalo, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Buffalo?

Buffalo maintains an average of 18 listings available per month, providing options for renters with pets. The data shows pet-friendly options are available in the market, though specific percentages for pet accommodation are not detailed in the current inventory information.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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