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Rental Market Trends in Dunkirk, NY

What is the average rent in Dunkirk, NY?

$664/month

Average Rent

0 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Dunkirk, NY is $664 per month. This is 59% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Dunkirk more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dunkirk, you can expect to pay about $1,168 per month for a studio, $664 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $989 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
$1,168/month
1,100 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$664/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$989/month
980 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
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How much has average rent changed in Dunkirk, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $11 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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Rent Ranges in Dunkirk, NY
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dunkirk, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dunkirk, NY?

Because the average rent in Dunkirk is $664, you’ll want to make about $2,213 per month or $26,556 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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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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