Average Rent in Buffalo, NY and Rent Price Trends

Rent price trends in
Buffalo, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Buffalo, NY have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Buffalo, NY
The monthly rent for an apartment in Buffalo, NY is $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Buffalo, NY costs about $1,225 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in Buffalo, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,250.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$1,225	No Change	2%
2 bedroom	$1,395	2%	2%
3 bedroom	$1,500	1%	17%
4 bedroom	$2,500	No Change	32%
Studio	$1,045	1%	7%

		Comparables
Allen	$1,300
Black Rock	$1,200
Bryant	$1,497
Central Business District	$2,267
Delaware West Ferry	$1,650
Forest	$1,599
Front Park	$1,300
Grant Ferry	$1,318
Lasalle	$1,500
North Park	$1,225

Studio

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

32%

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.

Compare rent prices in Buffalo, NY to other cities

Median rent prices in Buffalo, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cheektowaga, NY.

Buffalo

Median rent price$1,400

26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450

24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo, NY is 3% lower than the median rent in Cheektowaga, NY.

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Cheektowaga

$1,450

Last year

East Amherst

$2,266

Last year

Getzville

$1,547

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Grand Island

$1,377

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Hamburg

$1,190

Last year

Lockport

$1,150

Last year

Niagara Falls

$1,200

Last year

Niagara Falls

$1,995

Last year

North Tonawanda

$1,050

Last year

Orchard Park

$1,844

Last year

Tonawanda

$1,195

Last year

Williamsville

$2,118

Last year

Cost of living in
Buffalo, NY

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.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	5% lower
Groceries	2% lower
Health	12% lower
Housing	5% lower
Transportation	2% higher
Utilities	5% lower

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205 Southampton Street, Buffalo, NY 14208, USA

420 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA

135 Park Street, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA

1414 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211, USA

203 W Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA

110 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA

86 Edgewood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220, USA

76 Anderson Place, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA

497 Breckenridge Street, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA

106 Normal Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA

356 Woodward Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA

116 Southside Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14220, USA

162 Harvard Pl, Buffalo, NY 14209, USA

194 Central Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206, USA

24 Como Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220, USA

180 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA

40 Geary Street, Buffalo, NY 14210, USA

40 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA

49 Trinity Place, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA

59 Irving Pl, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA

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1675 Niagara Street #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo

1675 Niagara Street #7, Buffalo, NY 14207

Studio

0 baths

$325

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 24

Elmwood Village Flat - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Elmwood Village Flat

Baynes St & Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 25

85 Sears Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Broadway - Fillmore apartment for rent in Buffalo

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85 Sears Street, Buffalo, NY 14212

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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114 Butler Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hamlin Park apartment for rent in Buffalo

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114 Butler Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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157 Davey St - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

5d+ ago

Lovejoy apartment for rent in Buffalo

157 Davey St, Buffalo, NY 14206

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

23 Madison St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Emslie apartment for rent in Buffalo

23 Madison St, Buffalo, NY 14210

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

360 Prospect Avenue #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Lakeview apartment for rent in Buffalo

360 Prospect Avenue Lower Rear

360 Prospect Avenue #2, Buffalo, NY 14201

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

200 Hamburg Street #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

First Ward apartment for rent in Buffalo

$900- 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upper Apartment In Buffalo-Great Location

200 Hamburg Street #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14204

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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Available Nov 5