Buffalo-Cheektowaga Fair Market Rent 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metropolitan area. Median household income: $48,222/year. Vacancy rate: 6.8%.
2BR FMR
$907/mo
Median Income
$48,222
Vacancy Rate
6.8%
Rent Burden
22.6%
Fair Market Rent by Bedroom Size
Affordability Analysis
Based on the 30% rule, a household earning the median income of $48,222/year can afford up to $1,206/mo in rent.
The 2BR FMR of $907/mo represents 22.6% of median income, which is within the 30% affordability threshold.
Rental Market Conditions
The vacancy rate of 6.8% in Buffalo-Cheektowaga indicates a moderate rental market. A balanced market with reasonable availability for renters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
The 2026 HUD FMR for a 2-bedroom in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area is $907/month. 1BR: $711, 3BR: $1,073.
What is the vacancy rate in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
The rental vacancy rate in Buffalo-Cheektowaga is 6.8%. A rate below 5% typically indicates a tight rental market.
Is Buffalo-Cheektowaga affordable for renters?
With a median income of $48,222 and 2BR rent at $907/mo, rent takes about 23% of income in Buffalo-Cheektowaga.
Compare with Other Metro Areas
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
2BR: $2,412/mo
New York-Newark-Jersey City
2BR: $2,293/mo
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley
2BR: $2,200/mo
Honolulu
2BR: $1,937/mo
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
2BR: $1,888/mo
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
2BR: $1,856/mo
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
2BR: $1,761/mo
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
2BR: $1,760/mo
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