Tonawanda, NY Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Tonawanda is $1,257, a 2.26% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,286.
One-bedroom apartments provide 610 square feet for $1,146, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,343 offer 779 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Tonawanda, NY
Last updated: February 19, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,257 | 704 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,146 | 610 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,343 | 779 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Tonawanda, NY rent trends
Rental prices in Tonawanda, NY have decreased by 2.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,286 to $1,257.
What's the typical rent budget in Tonawanda, NY?
The largest share of rentals in Tonawanda, NY (80%) 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 Tonawanda, NY?
1,804 or 26% of the households in Tonawanda, NY are renter-occupied while 5,092 or 74% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Tonawanda?
Kenmore $1,021/month
Tonawanda Town $1,233/month
Cheektowaga Town $1,377/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,257/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Tonawanda?
Amherst Town $1,890/month
Clarence Town $2,110/month
Harris Hill $2,140/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Tonawanda, NY By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Harris Hill | $2,140 |
| Clarence Town | $2,110 |
| Amherst Town | $1,890 |
| Williamsville | $1,798 |
| Lancaster | $1,648 |
| Orchard Park | $1,488 |
| Hamburg Town | $1,471 |
| Grand Island Town | $1,446 |
| Buffalo | $1,419 |
| West Seneca | $1,402 |
| Cheektowaga Town | $1,377 |
| Tonawanda Town | $1,233 |
| Kenmore | $1,021 |
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Tonawanda | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Amherst Town is 33% higher than in Buffalo
$1,890
Amherst Town rent is 50% higher than Tonawanda average
Average Rent
$1,890
$1,419
Buffalo rent is 13% higher than Tonawanda average
Average Rent
$1,419
How Tonawanda Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Tonawanda | $1,257 |
| New York City | $5,227 |
| Manhattan | $5,524 |
| Hudson Valley | $2,603 |
| Brooklyn | $4,351 |
| Queens | $4,401 |
| Ithaca | $2,305 |
| Albany | $1,743 |
| Buffalo | $1,419 |
| Poughkeepsie | $2,083 |
| Amityville | $2,932 |
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 Tonawanda 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.