Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Buffalo, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Buffalo, NY rent stands today
Buffalo, NY rent rose 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,420/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month at the city's peak level for July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Buffalo sits 26.4% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 461 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Buffalo run around $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500/month. Apartments make up 75.6% of rentals, showing the dominance of apartment options for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Buffalo, Waterfront rents fell 59.4% year over year to $2,000/month across 22 rentals, contrasting with the citywide rise of 5.2%. Delaware Park saw a 51.6% increase to $1,872/month, showing strong local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Buffalo
$1,420/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Buffalo is $1,420 per month as of July 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $510 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Buffalo
461
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Buffalo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Buffalo, NY
Average rent prices in Buffalo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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, NY
Rent prices in Buffalo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Buffalo is $1,385, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Buffalo run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | 2% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 6% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Allen | $1,467 | |
Bryant | $1,500 | |
Central Business District | $1,775 | |
Delaware West Ferry | $1,779 | |
Forest | $1,621 | |
Front Park | $1,400 | |
Grant Ferry | $1,500 | |
Lasalle | $1,454 | |
North Park | $1,525 | |
Riverside Park | $1,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,385 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $999 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
27%
Bryant
Average rent
$1,500
Allen
Average rent
$1,467
Forest
Average rent
$1,621
Delaware West Ferry
Average rent
$1,779
Front Park
Average rent
$1,400
Grant Ferry
Average rent
$1,500
North Park
Average rent
$1,525
Riverside Park
Average rent
$1,200
Lasalle
Average rent
$1,454
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,775
Apartments
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Buffalo, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Buffalo and Cheektowaga by all bedroom counts and property types.
Buffalo
26%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo, NY is 8% lower than the median rent in Cheektowaga, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,550
21%$2,258
2%$1,500
7%$1,550
3%$1,850
5%$950
8%$1,250
9%$1,900
15%$1,200
20%$2,197
31%$1,250
7%$2,253
1%Cost of living in Buffalo, NY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 10% lower |
| Housing | No difference |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Buffalo, NY
5d+ ago
Montrose Ave & Evadene St, Buffalo, NY 14214
1 bed
1 bath
$385
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 8
5d+ ago
Baynes St & Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 25
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Buffalo
13 Roland Ave #3, Buffalo, NY 14218
2 beds
1 bath
$735
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 20
2d ago
Delaware - West Ferry condo for rent in Buffalo
000 Florida St #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14208
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Central Business District condo for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,750
Condo for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Buffalo
36 Harbour Pointe Cmn, Buffalo, NY 14202
3 beds
3 baths
$7,600
$7,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Business District condo for rent in Buffalo
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,250
House for rent
Available Aug 18
1d ago
Verified
575 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
2 beds
1 bath
$1,235
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
2 beds
2 baths
$1,630
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,995
Loft for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,570
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
2d ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
2 beds
2 baths
$1,630
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
674 Richmond Ave #1, Buffalo, NY 14222
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,570
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,995
Loft for rent
Available May 15
7h ago
1966 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
575 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
2 beds
1 bath
$1,235
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
2 beds
2 baths
$1,630
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
674 Richmond Ave #1, Buffalo, NY 14222
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
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Frequently asked questions for Buffalo, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Buffalo rental market.
How much is rent in Buffalo?
The average rent in Buffalo is $1,420 per month as of July 25, 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 5% since last year.
How does Buffalo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Buffalo is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $510 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Buffalo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Buffalo are Riverside Park ($1,200/mo), Front Park ($1,400/mo), and Lasalle ($1,454/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Buffalo?
To comfortably afford rent in Buffalo, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Buffalo?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Buffalo average around $1,250/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,440/month, with one-bedrooms staying relatively stable year over year while two-bedrooms dropped 8.3%.
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).