Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Buffalo, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Buffalo

$1,730/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buffalo is $1,730 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $170 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buffalo

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buffalo rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Buffalo, MN

Average rent prices in Buffalo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,508, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Buffalo run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,615.

Listings

Studio

$1,663

14%

-

1 bedroom

$1,215

3%

51%

2 bedroom

$1,408

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,962

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,560

13%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,663

Last 30 days

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,215

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

51%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,408

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,962

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,560

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

21%

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$1,730
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo, MN is 3% higher than the median rent in Albertville, MN.

Discover rentals in Buffalo, MN

Evergreen Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Evergreen Square Apartments

911 6th Ave Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,289–$1,369

The Willows Group - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

The Willows Group

The Willows, Buffalo, MN 55313

2 beds

2 baths

$1,490

309 Central Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buffalo

309 Central Ave, Buffalo - 1

309 Central Ave #1, Buffalo, MN 55313

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

1027 6th Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo

Residential Lease, Buffalo, MN

1027 6th Ave Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,975

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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 $1,730 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buffalo?

Average rent prices in Buffalo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Buffalo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Buffalo is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 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 $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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