How much does it cost to rent in Williamsville, NY?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Williamsville, NY is $2,167. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Williamsville cheaper than other New York cities?

Williamsville falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #67 out of 126 cities at $2,167/mo.

When was Williamsville rent data last updated?

Williamsville rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Williamsville

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Pop. 5,469·67th most expensive in New York·Williamsville rents are up 10.1% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,167/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.1%

Month-over-Month

+3.4%

vs US Median

+$202

Rising (Monthly)

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Williamsville · $2,167

More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

44/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Williamsville's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$2,167/mo

Expected by trend

$2,105/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Williamsville's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,260

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,530

3 BR

$1,870

4 BR+

$2,110

Research median

$1,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$26,004/yr

At $2,167/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Williamsville, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 61.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

5,469

Median income

$98,850

Median age

49.2

Renters

36.2%

Age distribution

16.9%

17.8%

24%

31%

Under 1816.9%

18–3417.8%

35–5424%

55–6410.4%

65+31%

Gender

50.1%

49.9%

Male50.1%

Female49.9%

Race & ethnicity

91.7%

White91.7%

Black2.2%

Hispanic1.8%

Asian0.7%

Other3.6%

Education (25+)

12.4%

24.3%

61.5%

No HS diploma1.9%

HS diploma12.4%

Some college24.3%

Bachelor's+61.5%

Housing tenure

63.8%

36.2%

Owner63.8%

Renter36.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Williamsville, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,739 → $2,167

up 24.6%

Income

$87,457 → $98,850

up 13.0%

Population

5,419 → 5,469

up 0.9%

Renter share

30.5% → 36.2%

+5.7 pts

Bachelor's+

61.4% → 61.5%

+0.1 pts

Median age

46.9 → 49.2

+2.3 yrs

Rent in Williamsville, NY has increased 24.6% since 2022, going from about $1,739 per month to roughly $2,167 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Williamsville, NY now reports about $98,850, up from $87,457 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 36.2% of households rent today, against 30.5% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Williamsville, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Williamsville on your salary?

At $2,167/mo, how Williamsville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $107,707/yr · Rent = 24.1% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $76,471/yr · Rent = 34% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $88,088/yr · Rent = 29.5% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $157,445/yr · Rent = 16.5% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $201,176/yr · Rent = 12.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $71,603/yr · Rent = 36.3% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $64,649/yr · Rent = 40.2% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $79,686/yr · Rent = 32.6% income

stretched

By apartment size

Williamsville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Williamsville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Williamsville, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Williamsville is $2,167/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,260/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,530/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,300/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,870/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($98,850/yr), Williamsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Williamsville an affordable city for renters?

Williamsville is considered affordable for renters. At $2,167/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($98,850/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Williamsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Williamsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,167/mo in Williamsville. The local median household income is $98,850/yr, meaning the typical Williamsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Williamsville?

Rent in Williamsville has increased 10.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Williamsville rent compare to other cities in New York?

Williamsville is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #67 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,167/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Williamsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Williamsville ($2,167/mo): Depew ($1,505/mo), Clarence ($1,550/mo), Lancaster ($1,582/mo).

What percentage of Williamsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.2% of Williamsville households are renters, while 63.8% are owner-occupied. Williamsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Williamsville rent compare to the national average?

Williamsville's median rent of $2,167/mo is $202 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #67 out of 126 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

26%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,167/mo, rent takes ~26% of Williamsville's median household income ($98,850/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Williamsville 26%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4–10.9%

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