Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Buffalo, NY 14261
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,850 (+6.9% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,430 | +7% | $1,377–1,683 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,560 | $1,470 | +6.1% | $1,404–1,716 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,730 | +6.9% | $1,665–2,035 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,110 | +6.6% | $2,025–2,475 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,570 | $2,410 | +6.6% | $2,313–2,827 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14228 | Buffalo | $1,800 | $1,425 |
| 14227 | Buffalo | $1,610 | $1,143 |
| 14226 | Buffalo | $1,570 | $1,147 |
| 14225 | Buffalo | $1,340 | $971 |
| 14224 | Buffalo | $1,570 | $1,179 |
| 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.