Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Buffalo, NY 14209
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,450 (+8.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,141 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,200 | $1,100 | +9.1% | $1,080–1,320 | $1,347 ±$60 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,230 | $1,140 | +7.9% | $1,107–1,353 | $964 ±$103 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,340 | +8.2% | $1,305–1,595 | $1,386 ±$158 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,640 | +7.3% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,086 ±$334 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,870 | +8% | $1,818–2,222 | $2,375 ±$488 |
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 14209
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14208 | Buffalo | $1,300 | $902 |
| 14210 | Buffalo | $1,310 | $932 |
| 14207 | Buffalo | $1,340 | $930 |
| 14211 | Buffalo | $1,400 | $997 |
| 14206 | Buffalo | $1,230 | $877 |
| 14212 | Buffalo | $1,280 | $929 |
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.