Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Buffalo, NY

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.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

579

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
58%
29%
8%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

59%
41%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Buffalo, NY

Rent price trends

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.

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 $1,200 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%

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%

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
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo, NY is 13% lower than the median rent in Cheektowaga, NY.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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$1,600

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$2,013

increased by3%

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$1,675

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$1,700

decreased by2%

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$1,395

decreased by7%

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$1,050

decreased by13%

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$1,100

increased by6%

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$2,049

increased by5%

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$1,200

decreased by10%

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$1,825

increased by7%

Last year

Tonawanda

$1,265

increased by5%

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$2,304

decreased by1%

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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

Apartments for rent in Buffalo

Discover rentals in Buffalo, NY

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5d+ ago

Forest house for rent in Buffalo

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330 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Studio

0 baths

$400

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Available Jan 7

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5d+ ago

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468 Shirley Ave #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14215

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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Elmwood Village Flat

Baynes St & Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 25

28 Rowland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

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Apartment for rent in Buffalo

28 Rowland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 12

200 Hamburg St Uppr #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

First Ward apartment for rent in Buffalo

200 Hamburg Street - Upper

200 Hamburg St Uppr #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14204

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 3

85 Sears St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Broadway - Fillmore apartment for rent in Buffalo

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85 Sears St, Buffalo, NY 14212

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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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