Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Buffalo, NY 14217
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,380 (+5.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,026 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,080 | +5.6% | $1,026–1,254 | $907 ±$50 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 | $1,110 | +5.4% | $1,053–1,287 | $728 ±$126 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,310 | +5.3% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,144 ±$68 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,600 | +5% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,206 ±$376 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,820 | +5.5% | $1,728–2,112 | $1,689 ±$243 |
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 14217
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14216 | Buffalo | $1,600 | $1,113 |
| 14218 | Buffalo | $1,230 | $835 |
| 14215 | Buffalo | $1,310 | $954 |
| 14219 | Buffalo | $1,290 | $1,000 |
| 14214 | Buffalo | $1,520 | $1,130 |
| 14220 | Buffalo | $1,350 | $1,046 |
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.