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Rental Market Trends in Buffalo, MO

What is the average rent in Buffalo, MO?

$353/month

Average Rent

491 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Buffalo, MO is $353 per month. This is 78% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $375 per month for a studio, $353 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $435 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$375/month
0 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$353/month
491 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$435/month
605 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, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time

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

Because the average rent in Buffalo is $353, you’ll want to make about $1,176 per month or $14,112 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, MO

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3 Bed 1.5 Bath Duplex

608 Poplar St,
Buffalo, MO 65622

$995

3 Beds

305 W Madison St

305 W Madison St

305 W Madison St,
Buffalo, MO 65622

$1,175

2 Beds

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Summit Park

655 E Forest St,
Bolivar, MO 65613

$1,595

3 Beds

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Bolivar, MO 65613

$1,295

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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