← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Buffalo, NY, over the past three years
Rent in Buffalo, NY
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,425
1-year change
+2.9%
3-year change
+10.9%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.5%
Rents in Buffalo rose +2.9%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Buffalo, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,425 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,417 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,411 |
| May 2026 | $1,408 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,403 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,406 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,398 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,391 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,381 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,377 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,380 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,383 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,384 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,377 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,374 |
| May 2025 | $1,367 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,366 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,362 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,361 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,353 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,345 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,342 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,344 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,342 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,334 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,329 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,325 |
| May 2024 | $1,322 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,316 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,312 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,304 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,296 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,292 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,286 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,287 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,286 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,285 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,340 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,330 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,610 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,790 |
City typical rent × NY bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 14201 | $1,306 | +4.3% |
| 14202 | $1,697 | – |
| 14203 | $1,943 | +5.9% |
| 14204 | $1,943 | +0.7% |
| 14207 | $1,269 | +6.9% |
| 14208 | $1,402 | – |
| 14209 | $1,503 | +3.5% |
| 14210 | $1,307 | +5.8% |
| 14211 | $1,199 | – |
| 14213 | $1,387 | +4.0% |
| 14214 | $1,515 | +3.6% |
| 14215 | $1,336 | +5.6% |
| 14216 | $1,518 | +5.8% |
| 14217 | $1,363 | +7.3% |
| 14218 | $1,211 | – |
| 14220 | $1,247 | +6.2% |
| 14222 | $1,515 | +3.7% |
| 14223 | $1,362 | – |
| 14224 | $1,533 | – |
| 14225 | $1,481 | – |
| 14226 | $1,661 | +8.5% |
| 14227 | $1,199 | −0.9% |
| 14228 | $1,723 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Buffalo
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Buffalo, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.9% to +8.5%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.