Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Buffalo, NY 14220
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,350 (+7.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,060 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120 | $1,040 | +7.7% | $1,008–1,232 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,140 | $1,070 | +6.5% | $1,026–1,254 | $666 ±$147 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,260 | +7.1% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,046 ±$120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,540 | +6.5% | $1,476–1,804 | $1,095 ±$88 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,750 | +7.4% | $1,692–2,068 | $1,315 ±$666 |
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 14220
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14219 | Buffalo | $1,290 | $1,000 |
| 14221 | Buffalo | $1,970 | $1,588 |
| 14218 | Buffalo | $1,230 | $835 |
| 14222 | Buffalo | $1,590 | $1,200 |
| 14217 | Buffalo | $1,380 | $1,144 |
| 14223 | Buffalo | $1,320 | $1,083 |
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.