What is the average apartment size in South Buffalo, Buffalo, NY?

The average size for a South Buffalo, Buffalo, NY apartment is 663 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in South Buffalo?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in South Buffalo is $1,154 per month, a 7.49% increase from last years average of $1,073.

What is the average apartment size in South Buffalo?

The typical apartment in South Buffalo offers about 663 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Buffalo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South Buffalo include Parkside ($994/month), Kensington ($1,070/month), and Allentown ($1,080/month), all below the citywide average of $1,419.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Buffalo?

The most expensive neighborhoods in South Buffalo are LaSalle ($1,506/month), Starin Central ($1,652/month), and Downtown Buffalo ($1,710/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

South Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Buffalo?

The typical rent budget in South Buffalo ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 82% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Buffalo?

In South Buffalo, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Buffalo is $1,154, a 7.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,073.

Two-beedroom units at $1,197 offer 719 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,154	663 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,197	719 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Buffalo, Buffalo, NY rent trends

Rental prices in South Buffalo, Buffalo, NY have increased by 7.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,073 to $1,154.

What's the typical rent budget in South Buffalo, Buffalo, NY?

The largest share of rentals in South Buffalo, Buffalo, NY (82%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Buffalo, Buffalo, NY?

4,875 or 37% of the households in South Buffalo, Buffalo, NY are renter-occupied while 8,412 or 63% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in South Buffalo?

Parkside $994/month

Kensington $1,070/month

Allentown $1,080/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,419/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in South Buffalo?

LaSalle $1,506/month

Starin Central $1,652/month

Downtown Buffalo $1,710/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Buffalo, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Buffalo	$1,710
Starin Central	$1,652
LaSalle	$1,506
Park Meadow	$1,376
Delaware - West Ferry	$1,364
South Ellicott	$1,343
North Park	$1,340
Willert Park	$1,306
Bryant	$1,147
Allentown	$1,080
Kensington	$1,070
Parkside	$994

Buffalo | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Allentown is 6% lower than in Bryant

$1,080

Allentown rent is 6% lower than Buffalo average

Average Rent $1,080

$1,147

Bryant rent is 1% lower than Buffalo average

Average Rent $1,147

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Buffalo apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.