Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Tonawanda, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Tonawanda

$1,250/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tonawanda is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tonawanda

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,812. 1-bedroom apartments in Tonawanda run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

3%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,200

3%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,250

7%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,725

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,600

3%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

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$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tonawanda, NY is 17% lower than the median rent in Buffalo, NY.

Discover rentals in Tonawanda, NY

657 Englewood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Belmont apartment for rent in Tonawanda

Newell Heights Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Newell Heights Apartments

19 Newell Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14150

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,225

Highland View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

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Highland View Apartments

266 Highland Pkwy, Tonawanda, NY 14223

2 beds

1 bath

$1,135

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84 Woodward Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Kenmore NW apartment for rent in Tonawanda

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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 $1,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tonawanda?

Average rent prices in Tonawanda have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Tonawanda rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tonawanda is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tonawanda?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tonawanda are Kenmore Nw ($1,250/mo), Elmwood North ($1,250/mo), and Sheridan Parkside ($1,300/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tonawanda?

To comfortably afford rent in Tonawanda, 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 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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