Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Niagara Falls, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Niagara Falls

$1,267/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Niagara Falls is $1,267 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $632 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Niagara Falls

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls, NY

Average rent prices in Niagara Falls have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Niagara Falls, NY

Rent prices in Niagara Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Niagara Falls is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Niagara Falls run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$932

5%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,125

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,150

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,824

9%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$932

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,824

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

13%

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

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

Niagara Falls

Median rent price$1,267
decreased by33%

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 Niagara Falls, NY is 13% lower than the median rent in Buffalo, NY.

Discover rentals in Niagara Falls, NY

1122 Haeberle Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Little Italy apartment for rent in Niagara Falls

1122 Haeberle Avenue - 4

1122 Haeberle Ave #4, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

2 beds

1 bath

$600

5d+ ago

East Side apartment for rent in Niagara Falls

2 Bedroom Apartment for Rent in the City of Niagara Falls.

438 8th St #FL3, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

2 beds

2 baths

$700

4d ago

8.5

Very good

703 Walnut Avenue

703 Walnut Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

2 beds

1 bath

$850

616 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Side apartment for rent in Niagara Falls

ResidentialLease, Niagara Falls, NY

616 7th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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Frequently asked questions for Niagara Falls, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Niagara Falls rental market.

How much is rent in Niagara Falls?

The average rent in Niagara Falls is $1,267 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Niagara Falls?

Average rent prices in Niagara Falls have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Niagara Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Niagara Falls is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $632 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Niagara Falls?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Niagara Falls are East Side ($1,200/mo), South End ($1,200/mo), and Lasalle ($1,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Niagara Falls?

To comfortably afford rent in Niagara Falls, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Niagara Falls?

Winter months offer the best rental deals in Niagara Falls, with April seeing the lowest rents and November and December being the least competitive months for apartment hunting.

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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