Average Rent in Buffalo, NY
5 apartment buildings, 32 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,860/mo
median $1,678
market average
Cheapest
$1,125/mo
The Grid Downtown Buffalo Apartments
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
32
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Buffalo, NY.
Median rent trend
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Buffalo, NY Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Grid Downtown Buffalo Apartments
1155 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209, USA
Park Place Townhomes
100 Athol St, Buffalo, NY 14220, USA
Barcalo Living
225 Louisiana St, Buffalo, NY 14204, USA
Niagara Square
224 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Ellicott Development
295 Main St #700, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Grid Downtown Buffalo Apartments 1155 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209, USA | $1,125 | $1,529 | $3.08 | 4.4 (139) | 12 |
| 2 | Park Place Townhomes 100 Athol St, Buffalo, NY 14220, USA | $1,335 | $1,335 | $2.23 | 2.9 (35) | 1 |
| 3 | Barcalo Living 225 Louisiana St, Buffalo, NY 14204, USA | $1,524 | $1,859 | $2.10 | 4.7 (16) | 10 |
| 4 | Niagara Square 224 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA | $1,657 | $1,947 | -- | 4 (4) | 3 |
| 5 | Ellicott Development 295 Main St #700, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA | $2,250 | $2,567 | -- | 3.2 (60) | 6 |
Rent & Price History by Building
The Grid Downtown Buffalo Apartments
4.4 (139)1155 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209, USA
Park Place Townhomes
2.9 (35)100 Athol St, Buffalo, NY 14220, USA
Barcalo Living
4.7 (16)225 Louisiana St, Buffalo, NY 14204, USA
Niagara Square
4 (4)224 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Ellicott Development
3.2 (60)295 Main St #700, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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Buffalo, NY neighborhoods
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Buffalo, NY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,860 per month, based on 32 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,125 at The Grid Downtown Buffalo Apartments to $3,000 at Ellicott Development.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,529/mo | $1,125/mo | 12 |
| 1 Bed | $1,832/mo | $1,524/mo | 9 |
| 2 Bed | $2,224/mo | $1,335/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $2,204/mo | $2,204/mo | 1 |
| 4 Bed | $2,450/mo | $2,450/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Buffalo, NY, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Buffalo, NY averages $1,832/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,224/mo. At the local median household income of $48,050, that works out to 46% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Buffalo, NY at $989/mo. The current tracked market average runs 88% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Buffalo, NY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Buffalo, NY?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$74,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,860/mo.
Comfortable income
$89,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,125/mo), you need to earn at least $45,000/year.
Median household income in Buffalo, NY is $48,050 , about 46% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Buffalo, NY
Overall prices in Buffalo, NY runs below the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Buffalo, NY's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,860 |
| Utilities | $327 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $779 |
| Healthcare | $380 |
| Other goods and services | $608 |
| Estimated total | $4,478/mo |
Population
276,397
Median household income
$48,050
Census median rent
$989/mo
Rent as % of income
31.3%
Median age
34.3
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in New York
How Buffalo, NY rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Buffalo, NY | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $1,902 | +2% | -1.4% | 108 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $4,998 | +169% | -0.5% | 18 |
| White Plains, NY | $3,467 | +86% | +1.1% | 10 |
| Rochester, NY | $1,699 | -9% | -1.4% | 9 |
| Schenectady, NY | $1,899 | +2% | +3.7% | 9 |
| Utica, NY | $1,844 | -1% | +21% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Buffalo, NY?
The average rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,860 per month, based on 32 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Buffalo, NY?
The median asking rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,678 per month, computed from 32 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,860/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Buffalo, NY?
The lowest available rent in Buffalo, NY starts at $1,125 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Buffalo, NY?
1-bedroom apartments in Buffalo, NY average $1,832/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,524/mo across 9 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Buffalo, NY?
2-bedroom apartments in Buffalo, NY average $2,224/mo. Units start from $1,335/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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