Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Buffalo, NY

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Buffalo, NY is $1,400. This is -26%, or $501, lower than the national average.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

562

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Buffalo, NY is $1,400. This is -26%, or $501, lower than the national average.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
59%
26%
9%
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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,375. Houses for rent in Buffalo, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,325

1%

25%

Studio

$1,039

5%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,039

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

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$1,769
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo, NY is 21% lower than the median rent in Cheektowaga, NY.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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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

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