Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Black Rock, Buffalo, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Black Rock

$1,375/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Black Rock is $1,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$0.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Black Rock

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Black Rock rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Black Rock, Buffalo, NY

Average rent prices in Black Rock have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 Black Rock, Buffalo, NY

Rent prices in Black Rock vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Black Rock is $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Black Rock run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,045

72%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,650

1%

56%

2 bedroom

$1,300

7%

52%

3 bedroom

$1,475

3%

43%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

193%

Studio

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

72%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

56%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

52%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

193%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Black Rock, 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 Black Rock, Buffalo, NY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Black Rock and Delaware West Ferry by all bedroom counts and property types.

Black Rock

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,757
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Black Rock, Buffalo, NY is 22% lower than the median rent in Delaware West Ferry, Buffalo, NY.

Discover rentals in Black Rock, Buffalo, NY

324 Austin St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo

324 Austin St #2, Buffalo, NY 14207

2 beds

1 bath

$900

398 Dearborn St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo

398 Dearborn Street Buffalo, NY - Apt 2

398 Dearborn St #2, Buffalo, NY 14207

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

47 Bridgeman St #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo

ResidentialLease, Buffalo, NY

47 Bridgeman St #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14207

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

37 Peoria St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo

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Frequently asked questions for Black Rock, Buffalo, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Black Rock rental market.

How much is rent in Black Rock?

The average rent in Black Rock is $1,375 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Black Rock?

Average rent prices in Black Rock have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Black Rock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Black Rock is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Black Rock?

To comfortably afford rent in Black Rock, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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