Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Buffalo, NY 14226
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,570 (+4.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,136 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,230 | +5.7% | $1,170–1,430 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,330 | $1,270 | +4.7% | $1,197–1,463 | $985 ±$89 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,500 | +4.7% | $1,413–1,727 | $1,147 ±$104 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,830 | +4.4% | $1,719–2,101 | $1,532 ±$268 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,180 | $2,090 | +4.3% | $1,962–2,398 | $1,581 ±$419 |
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 14226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14225 | Buffalo | $1,340 | $971 |
| 14227 | Buffalo | $1,610 | $1,143 |
| 14224 | Buffalo | $1,570 | $1,179 |
| 14228 | Buffalo | $1,800 | $1,425 |
| 14223 | Buffalo | $1,320 | $1,083 |
| 14222 | Buffalo | $1,590 | $1,200 |
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.