Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Cheektowaga, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Cheektowaga

$1,427/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cheektowaga is $1,427 per month as of October 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $472 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cheektowaga

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cheektowaga rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cheektowaga, NY

Average rent prices in Cheektowaga have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Cheektowaga, NY

Rent prices in Cheektowaga vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cheektowaga is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Cheektowaga run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,390.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

58%

58%

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,390

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,800

12%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

58%

Last year

58%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,390

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cheektowaga, 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 Cheektowaga, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cheektowaga and Buffalo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cheektowaga

Median rent price$1,427
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cheektowaga, NY is 2% lower than the median rent in Buffalo, NY.

Discover rentals in Cheektowaga, NY

136 Willowlawn Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sloan apartment for rent in Cheektowaga

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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.
61 Patricia Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sloan townhouse for rent in Cheektowaga

ResidentialLease, Buffalo, NY

61 Patricia Ln, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

3 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.
5 Hillwood Dr #LEFT - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cheektowaga

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,495

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.
33 Ellwood Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5m ago

Pine Hill apartment for rent in Cheektowaga

33 Ellwood Pl, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Cheektowaga, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Cheektowaga rental market.

How much is rent in Cheektowaga?

The average rent in Cheektowaga is $1,427 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cheektowaga?

Average rent prices in Cheektowaga have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Cheektowaga rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cheektowaga is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $472 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cheektowaga?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cheektowaga are Sloan ($1,300/mo), Pine Hill ($1,375/mo), and Bellevue ($1,390/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cheektowaga?

To comfortably afford rent in Cheektowaga, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cheektowaga?

March offers the lowest rents in Cheektowaga, with approximately 18.8% savings compared to December's peak rates. November is the least competitive month with lower demand.

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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