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ZIP 14203

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 2,424·Erie County·243rd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,898/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$67
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ZIP 14203 · $1,898
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,660
Research median
$1,910/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,776/yr
At $1,898/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14203 (Buffalo, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 49.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,424
Median income
$56,141
Median age
32.4
Renters
97.3%
Age distribution
47.1%
19.8%
12.7%
Under 189.6%
18–3447.1%
35–5419.8%
55–6412.7%
65+10.8%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
34.2%
46%
White34.2%
Black46%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian5.4%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
21.4%
19.6%
49.4%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college19.6%
Bachelor's+49.4%
Housing tenure
97.3%
Owner2.7%
Renter97.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14203 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,067 → $56,141
up 33.5%
Population
2,046 → 2,424
up 18.5%
Renter share
98.7% → 97.3%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
45.2% → 49.4%
+4.2 pts

Household income in the area moved from $42,067 to $56,141 across the same window, up 33.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 2,046 to 2,424 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.2% to 49.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14203 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,898/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($56,141/yr), ZIP 14203 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14203 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,898. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14203's median rent of $1,898/mo is $67 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14203 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14203 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #243 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,898/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,898/mo in ZIP 14203. The local median household income is $56,141/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14203?

Rent in ZIP 14203 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14203 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,898/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($56,141/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14203 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 14203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 97.3% of ZIP 14203 households are renters, while 2.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14203 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14203 is pricier than Buffalo as a whole. At $1,898/mo, it's $468 above the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,898/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 14203's median household income ($56,141/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14203 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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