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Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
Emerson, Buffalo, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Emerson
$1,350/mo
34%vs previous year
The average rent in Emerson is $1,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Emerson
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Emerson rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Emerson, Buffalo, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Emerson, Buffalo, NY
Average rent prices in Emerson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 34% 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
Emerson, Buffalo, NY
Rent prices in Emerson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Emerson is $1,290, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Emerson run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,525 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 | 17% | 49% | |
3 bedroom | $1,425 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,695 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cold Springs | $1,704 | |
Emslie | $1,475 | |
Genesee Moselle | $1,450 | |
Kaisertown | $1,250 | |
Kenfield | $1,500 | |
Pine Hill | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,290 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,475 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,525
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
49%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Cold Springs
Average rent
$1,704
Emslie
Average rent
$1,475
Genesee Moselle
Average rent
$1,450
Kaisertown
Average rent
$1,250
Kenfield
Average rent
$1,500
Pine Hill
Average rent
$1,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,290
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,475
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
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
29%lower than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Emerson, Buffalo, NY is 21% lower than the median rent in Cold Springs, Buffalo, NY.
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4d ago
Emerson house for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Emerson apartment for rent in Buffalo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Emerson house for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 31
4d ago
Emerson house for rent in Buffalo
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Emerson apartment for rent in Buffalo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,350 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Emerson?
Average rent prices in Emerson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 34% since last year.
How does Emerson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Emerson is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $54,000/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).