What's the average rent in Buffalo, NY?

Rental Market Trends in Buffalo, NY

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,400 per month, which is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,400

0.0%No change month over month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,089

APARTMENTS

$1,470

HOUSES

$1,900

TOWNHOUSES

$1,300

As of May 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Buffalo, NY at $1,300 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,900 per month. Apartments average $1,470 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	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$1,750
All	$1,400

As of May 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, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,750 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Buffalo, NY is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $1,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,195
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$1,750
All	$1,350

As of May 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, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,750 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,572
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$1,900
All	$1,900

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Buffalo, NY is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,572 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,900 for a 4 bedroom house.