Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Buffalo, NY is $1,400. This is -28%, or $545, lower than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Buffalo, NY is $1,400. This is -28%, or $545, 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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,375. Houses for rent in Buffalo, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,900.
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,237 | 3% | 13% | |
| 2 bedroom | $1,400 | 3% | 5% | |
| 3 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 11% | |
| 4 bedroom | $2,374 | 3% | 27% | |
| Studio | $1,075 | 1% | 19% | 
| Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allen | $1,400 | |
| Black Rock | $1,250 | |
| Bryant | $1,490 | |
| Central Business District | $2,300 | |
| Delaware West Ferry | $1,650 | |
| Forest | $1,565 | |
| Front Park | $1,195 | |
| Lasalle | $1,367 | |
| Masten Park | $2,099 | |
| North Park | $1,350 | 
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
| Condos | $1,475 | 2% | No Change | |
| Houses | $1,900 | 11% | No Change | |
| Rooms | $979 | 5% | - | 
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,374
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
Bryant
Average rent
$1,490
Allen
Average rent
$1,400
Forest
Average rent
$1,565
Front Park
Average rent
$1,195
Delaware West Ferry
Average rent
$1,650
North Park
Average rent
$1,350
Black Rock
Average rent
$1,250
Masten Park
Average rent
$2,099
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,300
Lasalle
Average rent
$1,367
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$979
Last 30 days
5%
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.
Buffalo
lower than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo, NY is equal to 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
Baynes St & Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 25
5d+ ago
Broadway - Fillmore condo for rent in Buffalo
74 Loepere St, Buffalo, NY 14212
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 30
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
Lovejoy apartment for rent in Buffalo
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Emslie apartment for rent in Buffalo
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Broadway - Fillmore apartment for rent in Buffalo
85 Sears St, Buffalo, NY 14212
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Front Park apartment for rent in Buffalo
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo
289 Austin St #1, Buffalo, NY 14207
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
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
House for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
2 baths
$5,250
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Delaware - West Ferry townhouse for rent in Buffalo
664 Auburn Ave #1, Buffalo, NY 14222
4 beds
2 baths
$4,900
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Waterfront townhouse for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Business District apartment for rent in Buffalo
237 Main St #901, Buffalo, NY 14203
3 beds
2 baths
$4,035
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Front Park house for rent in Buffalo
184 14th St, Buffalo, NY 14213
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Oct 15
6h ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,630
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
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
50m ago
225 Louisiana St, Buffalo, NY 14204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,535–$3,070
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1020 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,650
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
6h ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,630
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
460 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375
Loft for rent
Available Aug 10
1d ago
905 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
251 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,560
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,330
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
23h ago
68 Days Park, Buffalo, NY 14201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Business District condo for rent in Buffalo
210 Ellicott St #304, Buffalo, NY 14203
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
460 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
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
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
25m ago
Apartment for rent in Buffalo
Seneca Street Connector #RIGHT, Buffalo, NY 14201
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
25m ago
Townhouse for rent in Buffalo
7 Robin Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
50m ago
225 Louisiana St, Buffalo, NY 14204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,535–$3,070
Apartment for rent
52m ago
Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3