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Rent Prices in Buffalo, NY
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,046/mo
- New York $1,621/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,016/mo
- New York $1,620/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.3%
- New York 52.1%
- Renter households
- 68,134
- New York 3,525,661
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $923/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $907/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,016/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,124/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,347/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $1,415/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income33,60252.3%
- Pay 50% or more of income19,83830.9%
The median renter household spends 31.4% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA
2 bedrooms: $1,423/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | $1,046/mo | $907/mo | $1,016/mo | $1,124/mo | 52.3% |
| Erie County | $1,090/mo | $916/mo | $1,110/mo | $1,174/mo | 50.3% |
| New York | $1,621/mo | $1,533/mo | $1,620/mo | $1,828/mo | 52.1% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Buffalo, NY?
- The median gross rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,046 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,016/mo.
- How does Buffalo compare with New York?
- The median rent in Buffalo is $1,046/mo, compared with $1,621/mo for New York as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates