Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Black Rock, Buffalo, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Black Rock

$1,300/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Black Rock is $1,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $630 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Black Rock

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Black Rock rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $1,175, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Black Rock run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,358

6%

47%

2 bedroom

$1,595

11%

39%

3 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

24%

4 bedroom

$1,775

No Change

82%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,358

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

47%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

39%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last year

82%

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$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,779
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Black Rock, Buffalo, NY is 27% lower than the median rent in Delaware West Ferry, Buffalo, NY.

Discover rentals in Black Rock, Buffalo, NY

72 Reservation St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo

Apartment for rent

Available May 24

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

165 Dearborn St #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo

APARTMENT - Buffalo, NY

165 Dearborn St #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14207

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

47 Bridgeman St #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Black Rock apartment for rent in Buffalo

APARTMENT - Buffalo, NY

47 Bridgeman St #UPPER, Buffalo, NY 14207

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,300 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Black Rock?

Average rent prices in Black Rock have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Black Rock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Black Rock is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 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 $52,000/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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