Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
Emerson, Buffalo, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Emerson
$1,500/mo
The average rent in Emerson is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Emerson
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Emerson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Emerson, Buffalo, NY
Average rent prices in Emerson have decreased by 21% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Emerson, Buffalo, NY
Rent prices in Emerson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Emerson is $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Emerson run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,525 |  1% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 37% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cold Springs | $1,687 | |
Emslie | $1,375 | |
Genesee Moselle | $1,200 | |
Kaisertown | $1,300 | |
Kenfield | $1,350 | |
Pine Hill | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,925 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
37%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Cold Springs
Average rent
$1,687
Emslie
Average rent
$1,375
Genesee Moselle
Average rent
$1,200
Kaisertown
Average rent
$1,300
Kenfield
Average rent
$1,350
Pine Hill
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Houses
Average rent
$1,925
The table above reflects average rent prices in Emerson, 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 Emerson, Buffalo, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Emerson and Cold Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.
Emerson
22%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Emerson, Buffalo, NY is 11% lower than the median rent in Cold Springs, Buffalo, NY.
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Frequently asked questions for Emerson, Buffalo, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Emerson rental market.
How much is rent in Emerson?
The average rent in Emerson is $1,500 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Emerson?
Average rent prices in Emerson have decreased by 21% over the last month.
How does Emerson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Emerson is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Emerson?
To comfortably afford rent in Emerson, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).