Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Buffalo, NY 14216
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,600 (+6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,211 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,320 | $1,240 | +6.5% | $1,188–1,452 | $966 ±$674 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350 | $1,280 | +5.5% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,024 ±$153 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,510 | +6% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,113 ±$75 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,950 | $1,840 | +6% | $1,755–2,145 | $1,488 ±$103 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $2,100 | +5.7% | $1,998–2,442 | $1,375 ±$950 |
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 14216
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14215 | Buffalo | $1,310 | $954 |
| 14217 | Buffalo | $1,380 | $1,144 |
| 14214 | Buffalo | $1,520 | $1,130 |
| 14218 | Buffalo | $1,230 | $835 |
| 14213 | Buffalo | $1,420 | $1,100 |
| 14219 | Buffalo | $1,290 | $1,000 |
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.