Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA metro area. Population: 1,163,462.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,105/mo
↑ 14.2% YoY
+24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,139/mo
↑ 13.8% YoY
+19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,343/mo
↑ 14.2% YoY
+14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,640/mo
↑ 14.0% YoY
+8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,869/mo
↑ 15.0% YoY
+6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $968 | $1,105 | +$137 (+14.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,001 | $1,139 | +$138 (+13.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,176 | $1,343 | +$167 (+14.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,438 | $1,640 | +$202 (+14.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,625 | $1,869 | +$244 (+15.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,560
$3,797/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,720
$4,477/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.