Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY

Prices and availability in Buffalo, NY were last updated on 16 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Buffalo, NY are: Mid City Apartments, Delaware Park Apartments, 1124 Elmwood, Main Jewett Apartments and Tudor Garden Apartments.

The average rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,438.

The price range for a studio apartment in Buffalo, NY is between $650 and $2,500.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Buffalo, NY is between $650 and $3,125.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Buffalo, NY is between $650 and $3,125.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Buffalo, NY is between $850 and $2,800.

In Buffalo, 57% of the residents are renting compared to 43% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of Buffalo's rentals, 73% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Buffalo are about 50 years old, on average. Of these, 31% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 65% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 34% are mid-rises, and 14% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Buffalo are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.