Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Buffalo, NY 14215
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,310 (+8.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,039 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | $1,000 | +8% | $972–1,188 | $1,027 ±$433 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,030 | +7.8% | $999–1,221 | $817 ±$114 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,210 | +8.3% | $1,179–1,441 | $954 ±$39 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,480 | +7.4% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,089 ±$65 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,680 | +8.3% | $1,638–2,002 | $1,412 ±$49 |
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 14215
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14214 | Buffalo | $1,520 | $1,130 |
| 14216 | Buffalo | $1,600 | $1,113 |
| 14213 | Buffalo | $1,420 | $1,100 |
| 14217 | Buffalo | $1,380 | $1,144 |
| 14212 | Buffalo | $1,280 | $929 |
| 14218 | Buffalo | $1,230 | $835 |
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.