Buffalo, NY Rent Trends

Rank #55, last updated August 18

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What is the average rent in Buffalo?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Buffalo, NY is $1,162. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Buffalo, NY is $1,150. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Buffalo, NY is $1,325. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Buffalo, NY is $1,438.

Studio

$1,162


1 bed

$1,150


2 beds

$1,325


3+ beds

$1,438

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Buffalo

Jul 30 2024Sep 13 2024Oct 29 2024Dec 14 2024Jan 29 2025Mar 16 2025May 02 2025Jun 17 2025Aug 18 2025$800$1,050$1,300$1,550$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Buffalo

The monthly rent for apartments in Buffalo, NY ranges from $800 to $2,000+.

$800 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,400

$1,400 - $1,700

$1,700 - $2,000

$2,000+

What is the average apartment size in Buffalo?

The average size of a Buffalo, NY apartment is 755 square feet, while the median apartment size for Buffalo, NY is 740 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Buffalo, NY (46.1%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (7.8%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 23.4%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 22.7%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Buffalo?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Riverside*$1,533$1,500*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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