Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Buffalo, NY 14206
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,230 (+4.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $908 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $970 | +5.2% | $918–1,122 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $1,000 | +4% | $936–1,144 | $761 ±$207 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,180 | +4.2% | $1,107–1,353 | $877 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,440 | +4.2% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,022 ±$142 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,640 | +4.3% | $1,539–1,881 | $964 ±$43 |
Small Area FMRs for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,423.
What renters pay in 14206
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14207 | Buffalo | $1,340 | $930 |
| 14204 | Buffalo | $1,200 | $871 |
| 14208 | Buffalo | $1,300 | $902 |
| 14203 | Buffalo | $1,970 | $1,486 |
| 14209 | Buffalo | $1,450 | $1,386 |
| 14202 | Buffalo | $1,500 | $541 |
Fair Market Rents across Erie County, NY · All NY counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.