What's the average rent in Buffalo, NY?

Rental Market Trends in Buffalo, NY

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,400 per month, which is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,400

0.0%No change month over month

0.4%$5 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,198

APARTMENTS

$1,468

HOUSES

$1,700

TOWNHOUSES

$1,600

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Buffalo, NY at $1,468 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,700 per month. Townhomes average $1,600 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$1,550
4 Bedrooms	$1,650
All	$1,400

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Buffalo, NY is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,550 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,650 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,600

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Buffalo, NY is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $1,600 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,195
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,544
4 Bedrooms	$1,600
All	$1,350

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Buffalo, NY is $1,195 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,544 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$1,700
4 Bedrooms	$1,650
All	$1,700

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Buffalo, NY is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,650 for a 4 bedroom house.