Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Buffalo, NY 14218
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,230 (+6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $878 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $950 | +7.4% | $918–1,122 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $980 | +6.1% | $936–1,144 | $750 ±$154 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,160 | +6% | $1,107–1,353 | $835 ±$43 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,420 | +5.6% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,006 ±$103 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,610 | +6.2% | $1,539–1,881 | $1,541 ±$598 |
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 14218
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14217 | Buffalo | $1,380 | $1,144 |
| 14219 | Buffalo | $1,290 | $1,000 |
| 14216 | Buffalo | $1,600 | $1,113 |
| 14220 | Buffalo | $1,350 | $1,046 |
| 14215 | Buffalo | $1,310 | $954 |
| 14221 | Buffalo | $1,970 | $1,588 |
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.