Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Niagara Falls, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Niagara Falls rent stands today

    Niagara Falls, NY rent rose 15.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,268/month. Renters today are paying $42 less per month on average than last year, with a 7.1% increase month over month indicating a recent uptick in rents.

  • Niagara Falls sits 33.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a small market with 51 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Niagara Falls run around $1,025/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,200/month. These figures reflect the range across bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments make up 66.2% of total rentals with a median rent of $1,200/month, while houses have a median rent of $1,500/month. This property-type spread shows differences in rental costs within Niagara Falls.

Median rent

Median rent in Niagara Falls

$1,267/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

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

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Niagara Falls

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Niagara Falls rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Niagara Falls run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

No Change

43%

1 bedroom

$1,200

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,175

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,200

11%

115%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

115%

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$1,462
decreased by23%

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

1d ago

8.5

Very good

703 Walnut Avenue

703 Walnut Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

709 Townsend Pl #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Side apartment for rent in Niagara Falls

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 6

1224 Niagara St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Side apartment for rent in Niagara Falls

3 Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Downtown Niagara Falls.

1224 Niagara St #2, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

3 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

1307 Calumet Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North End apartment for rent in Niagara Falls

1307 Calumet Avenue - 1

1307 Calumet Ave #1, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 18

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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 September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Niagara Falls?

Average rent prices in Niagara Falls have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 North End ($1,150/mo), South End ($1,200/mo), and East Side ($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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