The Grid
1155 Main St,
Buffalo, NY 14209
$1,239 - $2,100
Studio - 2 Beds
Buffalo
Buffalo, NY Area Guide
Welcome to Queen City, the second largest city in New York State
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The secret is out – Buffalo is an idyllic city for renters on a budget with its low cost of living and affordable apartments. As the second largest city in the State of New York, Buffalo is a hub for innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and so many more. Known as the Queen City, Buffalo is also nicknamed the “City of Light” because it was one of the first metropolises to benefit from the light powered by the Niagara River.
Nestled along Lake Erie, Buffalo is home to an array of lush parks and beautiful views. There’s no shortage of entertainment options in this major metropolitan area. Residents enjoy cheering on the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field, listening to live music at Canalside, and sipping a pint at one of the many local breweries in town. The city’s affluent past has left behind historic architecture, ranging from grand buildings in Downtown to 19th century Victorian mansions.
Buffalo’s thriving community appreciates the city’s events like Taste of Buffalo and Allentown Art Festival. The Buffalo Zoo, Delaware Park, the Buffalo Museum of Science, and Kleinhans Music Hall are just a few of the major attractions awaiting your arrival in the city of Buffalo.
Explore the City
Aerial view of Buffalo
The beautiful Niagara Falls
Cheering on the Buffalo Bills
Niagara Falls State Park is a popular tourist destination
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,091 for a studio, $1,242 for one bedroom, $1,445 for two bedrooms, and $1,690 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buffalo has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,242/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$2,518/month
1,426 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,678/month
798 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,250/month
1,598 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Buffalo, NY is 2.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Buffalo is 0.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,091 - $1,690. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 8.3% less for utilities, and 3.4% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Buffalo, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
68
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
39
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
62
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-8
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades PK-5
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-8
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-8
Middle Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buffalo Museum of Science
- Canalside
- Buffalo Zoo
- Delaware Park
- Buffalo Harbor State Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Buffalo Niagara International
- Niagara Falls International
Top Apartments in Buffalo
Houses for Rent in Buffalo
Property Management Companies in Buffalo, NY
Glendale Development
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32
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3,660
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13
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7 Communities in Buffalo
Clover Group Inc.
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54
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5 Communities in Buffalo
The Related Companies
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52
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13,610
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32
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3 Communities in Buffalo
Sinatra & Co.
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14
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2,616
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8
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Symphony Property Management
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10
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1,430
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6
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MJ Peterson Real Estate
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11
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1,489
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5
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3 Communities in Buffalo
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.