What is the average apartment size in Niagara Falls?

The average size for a Niagara Falls, NY apartment is 880 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 Niagara Falls?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Niagara Falls is $1,059 per month, a 2.88% increase from last years average of $1,029.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Niagara Falls?

In Niagara Falls, studios rent for $703 per month, one-bedroom units average $777 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,071 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,400 per month

What is the average apartment size in Niagara Falls?

The typical apartment in Niagara Falls offers about 880 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Niagara Falls?

Studio apartments in Niagara Falls average 427 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 647 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 892 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,200 sq. ft.

Niagara Falls, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Niagara Falls?

The typical rent budget in Niagara Falls ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Niagara Falls?

In Niagara Falls, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 05, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Niagara Falls is $1,059, a 2.88% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,029.

Studio Apartments at $703 offer the most budget-friendly option with 427 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 647 square feet for $777, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,071 offer 892 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,200 sq ft) for $1,400, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Niagara Falls, NY

Last updated: April 05, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,059	880 sq. ft.
Studio	$703	427 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$777	647 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,071	892 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,400	1,200 sq. ft.

Niagara Falls, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Niagara Falls, NY have increased by 2.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,029 to $1,059.

What's the typical rent budget in Niagara Falls, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Niagara Falls, NY (53%) 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 Niagara Falls, NY?

9,441 or 42% of the households in Niagara Falls, NY are renter-occupied while 13,289 or 58% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Niagara Falls?

Lockport $1,017/month

Lewiston $1,271/month

North Tonawanda $1,900/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,059/month.

Average Rent in Niagara Falls, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
North Tonawanda	$1,900
Lewiston	$1,271
Lockport	$1,017

Niagara Falls | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Lewiston is 25% higher than in Lockport

$1,271

Lewiston rent is 20% higher than Niagara Falls average

Average Rent $1,271

$1,017

Lockport rent is 4% lower than Niagara Falls average

Average Rent $1,017

How Niagara Falls Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Niagara Falls	$1,059
New York City	$4,843
Manhattan	$5,501
Hudson Valley	$2,612
Brooklyn	$4,228
Queens	$3,414
Ithaca	$2,307
Albany	$1,730
Buffalo	$1,404
Poughkeepsie	$2,086
Amityville	$2,929
Lewiston, NY	$1,271
North Tonawanda	$1,900
Lockport, NY	$1,017

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 Niagara Falls 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.