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Rental Market Trends in Buffalo, MN

What is the average rent in Buffalo, MN?

$1,111/month

Average Rent

763 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Buffalo, MN is $1,111 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Buffalo more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Buffalo, you can expect to pay about $993 per month for a studio, $1,111 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,254 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,505 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$993/month
526 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,111/month
763 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,254/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,505/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Buffalo, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.5%, which averages out to $62 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Buffalo, MN
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Buffalo, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
70% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Buffalo?

Based on current rent prices, Wright Far Western Suburbs is the most affordable neighborhood in Buffalo.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wright Far Western Suburbs
$1,431/month
774 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Buffalo?

Based on current rent prices, Wright Far Western Suburbs is the most expensive neighborhood in Buffalo.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wright Far Western Suburbs
$1,431/month
774 Sq Ft

Which Buffalo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Buffalo with the most apartments available is Wright Far Western Suburbs .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wright Far Western Suburbs
$1,431/month
774 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Buffalo, MN?

Because the average rent in Buffalo is $1,111, you’ll want to make about $3,703 per month or $44,436 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Buffalo, MN

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Apartment Averages

Wright Far Western Suburbs

Buffalo, MN

Wright Far Western Suburbs

Buffalo, MN

Studio
$1,265/month
$1,265/month
One Bedroom
$1,279/month
$1,279/month
Two Bedroom
$1,542/month
$1,542/month
Three Bedroom
$1,904/month
$1,904/month
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Lone Oak Apartments

Lone Oak Apartments

102 14th St NE,
Buffalo, MN 55313

$1,050 - $1,350 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Hidden Cove Apartments

Hidden Cove Apartments

1001 6th Ave NE,
Buffalo, MN 55313

$1,325 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Maple Tree Villa Apartments

Maple Tree Villa Apartments

906 3rd Ave NE,
Buffalo, MN 55313

$1,160 - $1,280 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Village Place Apartments 55+

Village Place Apartments 55+

119 1st Ave NE,
Buffalo, MN 55313

$1,325 - $1,400 Plus Fees

2 Beds

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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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