Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Buffalo, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Buffalo rent stands today
Buffalo, NY rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month matching the city's peak rent. Renters are paying $128 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Buffalo sits 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market despite a limited total rental inventory of 451 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Buffalo run around $1,122/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 2- and 3-bedrooms around $1,500/month, with 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters target in Buffalo, NY.
Neighborhood spotlight
Waterfront rents fell 60.0% year over year to $1,800/month across 29 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 7.1% rise. Meanwhile, Emslie saw rents climb 105.7% year over year to $2,000/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Buffalo.
Median rent
Median rent in Buffalo
$1,500/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Buffalo is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Buffalo
451
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Buffalo run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,122 | 3% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 |  3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Allen | $1,497 | |
Bryant | $1,587 | |
Cazenovia Park | $1,350 | |
Delaware West Ferry | $1,757 | |
Forest | $1,700 | |
Front Park | $1,400 | |
Grant Ferry | $1,525 | |
Lasalle | $1,459 | |
North Park | $1,600 | |
Riverside Park | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,054 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,122
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
19%
Bryant
Average rent
$1,587
Delaware West Ferry
Average rent
$1,757
Allen
Average rent
$1,497
Front Park
Average rent
$1,400
North Park
Average rent
$1,600
Grant Ferry
Average rent
$1,525
Forest
Average rent
$1,700
Lasalle
Average rent
$1,459
Cazenovia Park
Average rent
$1,350
Riverside Park
Average rent
$1,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,054
Last 30 days
3%
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
21%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo, NY is 17% lower than the median rent in Cheektowaga, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%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
2d ago
Montrose Ave & Evadene St, Buffalo, NY 14214
1 bed
1 bath
$385
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 8
14h ago
104 Lewis St, Buffalo, NY 14206
1 bed
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Baynes St & Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 25
3d ago
Lovejoy apartment for rent in Buffalo
444 Schiller St #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14212
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Business District condo for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Bryant house for rent in Buffalo
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
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
10h ago
Verified
575 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
2 beds
1 bath
$1,235
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500–$1,630
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
3d ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500–$1,630
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,195
Loft for rent
Available May 15
10h ago
Verified
575 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
2 beds
1 bath
$1,235
Apartment for rent
3d ago
171 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,485–$1,695
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
575 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
2 beds
1 bath
$1,235
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
215 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14208
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500–$1,630
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
2h ago
16 Pine Ridge Rd, Buffalo, NY 14211
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Price drop
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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 $1,500 per month as of September 12, 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 7% since last year.
How does Buffalo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Buffalo is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Buffalo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Buffalo are Riverside Park ($1,300/mo), Cazenovia Park ($1,350/mo), and Front Park ($1,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Buffalo?
To comfortably afford rent in Buffalo, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Buffalo?
December and January offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Buffalo, with January seeing the lowest rent levels and December representing the least competitive period. You'll find approximately 6.5% lower prices and reduced competition compared to peak summer months like August.
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).