Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Buffalo, NY 14212
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,280 (+8.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $990 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $970 | +9.3% | $954–1,166 | $604 ±$149 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,080 | $1,000 | +8% | $972–1,188 | $614 ±$123 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,180 | +8.5% | $1,152–1,408 | $929 ±$115 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,440 | +8.3% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,063 ±$63 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,640 | +8.5% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,365 ±$57 |
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 14212
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14211 | Buffalo | $1,400 | $997 |
| 14213 | Buffalo | $1,420 | $1,100 |
| 14210 | Buffalo | $1,310 | $932 |
| 14214 | Buffalo | $1,520 | $1,130 |
| 14209 | Buffalo | $1,450 | $1,386 |
| 14215 | Buffalo | $1,310 | $954 |
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.