What's the average rent in Buffalo, NY?

Rental Market Trends in Buffalo, NY

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,400 per month, which is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,400

0.0%No change month over month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,171

APARTMENTS

$1,476

HOUSES

$2,000

TOWNHOUSES

$1,950

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Buffalo, NY at $1,476 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,000 per month. Townhomes average $1,950 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$1,595
4 Bedrooms	$1,900
All	$1,400

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Buffalo, NY is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,595 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,900 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$1,950

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Buffalo, NY is $1,200 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,550
4 Bedrooms	$1,833
All	$1,375

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Buffalo, NY is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,550 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,833 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$1,990
4 Bedrooms	$2,000
All	$2,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Buffalo, NY is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,990 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,000 for a 4 bedroom house.