Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Tonawanda, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Tonawanda

$1,300/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tonawanda is $1,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tonawanda

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda, NY

Average rent prices in Tonawanda have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Tonawanda, NY

Rent prices in Tonawanda vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tonawanda is $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Tonawanda run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,097

No Change

20%

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,275

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,700

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,000

12%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,097

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

20%

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

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

Tonawanda

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

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 Tonawanda, NY is 10% lower than the median rent in Buffalo, NY.

Discover rentals in Tonawanda, NY

158 Roswell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old Town apartment for rent in Tonawanda

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
Highland View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Highland View Apartments

266 Highland Pkwy, Tonawanda, NY 14223

2 beds

1 bath

$1,135

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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86 Mallory Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bonnet St. apartment for rent in Tonawanda

ResidentialLease, Tonawanda, NY

86 Mallory Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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.
Roosevelt on Main Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

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Roosevelt on Main Apartments

296 Main St, Tonawanda, NY 14150

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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Frequently asked questions for Tonawanda, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Tonawanda rental market.

How much is rent in Tonawanda?

The average rent in Tonawanda is $1,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tonawanda?

Average rent prices in Tonawanda have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Tonawanda rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tonawanda is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tonawanda?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tonawanda are Bonnet St ($1,250/mo), Kenmore Nw ($1,325/mo), and Sheridan Parkside ($1,350/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tonawanda?

To comfortably afford rent in Tonawanda, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rental prices in Tonawanda, with rents running about 8% below November's peak rates. December sees the least competition among renters, while April and June are the most competitive months.

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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