Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Niagara Falls, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Niagara Falls

$1,250/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Niagara Falls is $1,250 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $695 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Niagara Falls

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$915

14%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,050

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,200

5%

28%

3 bedroom

$1,500

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,450

7%

107%

Studio

Average rent

$915

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

107%

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$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Niagara Falls, NY is 14% lower than the median rent in Buffalo, NY.

Discover rentals in Niagara Falls, NY

512 20th St - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9

Excellent

512 20th St

512 20th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5d+ 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 Jul 1

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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 $1,250 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Niagara Falls?

Average rent prices in Niagara Falls have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Niagara Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Niagara Falls is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Niagara Falls?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Niagara Falls are East Side ($1,125/mo), South End ($1,200/mo), and North End ($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 $50,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Niagara Falls average around $1,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,090/month.

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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