Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Buffalo, NY is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Buffalo, NY is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Buffalo, NY have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Buffalo, NY is $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Buffalo, NY costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in Buffalo, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,195 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,397 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 6% | 5% | |
Studio | $1,025 | 7% | 5% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Allen | $1,250 | |
Black Rock | $1,125 | |
Bryant | $1,492 | |
Central Business District | $2,095 | |
Delaware West Ferry | $1,632 | |
Forest | $1,637 | |
Front Park | $1,297 | |
Grant Ferry | $1,200 | |
Lasalle | $1,475 | |
North Park | $1,295 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,195 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $929 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
Allen
Average rent
$1,250
Delaware West Ferry
Average rent
$1,632
Bryant
Average rent
$1,492
Front Park
Average rent
$1,297
Forest
Average rent
$1,637
North Park
Average rent
$1,295
Lasalle
Average rent
$1,475
Black Rock
Average rent
$1,125
Grant Ferry
Average rent
$1,200
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$929
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Buffalo, NY, 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.
Median rent prices in Buffalo, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cheektowaga, NY.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo, NY is 13% lower than the median rent in Cheektowaga, NY.
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The overall cost of living in Buffalo, NY is 4% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 5% lower |
Groceries | 2% lower |
Health | 12% lower |
Housing | 5% lower |
Transportation | 2% higher |
Utilities | 5% lower |
5d+ ago
Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo
Studio
0 baths
$325
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 24
5d+ ago
Forest house for rent in Buffalo
330 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
Studio
0 baths
$400
House for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in Buffalo
468 Shirley Ave #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14215
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Baynes St & Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 25
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Buffalo
28 Rowland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
First Ward apartment for rent in Buffalo
200 Hamburg St Uppr #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14204
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
Broadway - Fillmore apartment for rent in Buffalo
85 Sears St, Buffalo, NY 14212
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hamlin Park apartment for rent in Buffalo
114 Butler Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Waterfront townhouse for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Waterfront townhouse for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Business District condo for rent in Buffalo
2 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Delaware - West Ferry townhouse for rent in Buffalo
664 Auburn Ave #1, Buffalo, NY 14222
4 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Mar 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
2 baths
$5,250
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Masten Park apartment for rent in Buffalo
36 E Utica St #2C3B, Buffalo, NY 14209
4 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 7
5d+ ago
Waterfront townhouse for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
575 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
298 Main St #2X2, Buffalo, NY 14202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375
Loft for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,815
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,330
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
4h ago
225 Louisiana St, Buffalo, NY 14204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$3,160
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
298 Main St #2X2, Buffalo, NY 14202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
4h ago
Verified
575 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,330
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Verified
69 Parkside Ave #3, Buffalo, NY 14214
1 bed
1 bath
$1,235
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
12h ago
66 Summer St, Buffalo, NY 14209
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,125–$1,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
171 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
905 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,750
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
575 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Riverside Park apartment for rent in Buffalo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
1h ago
916 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,385–$1,850
Apartment for rent
1h ago
252 Ontario St, Buffalo, NY 14207
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2 Angle St, Buffalo, NY 14214
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
2h ago
115 Tennyson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
2 beds
1 bath
$960
Apartment for rent
4h ago
30 Sunrise Dr, Buffalo, NY 14219
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent