ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 14203

Part of Buffalo, NY

Pop. 2,424·Erie County·213th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$2,243/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

+$311

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ZIP 14203 · $2,243

More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 14203 changed +9.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($56,141) is $1,404 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,570).

Rank in Buffalo

19th cheapest of 19 ZIP codes in Buffalo.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 14202, 1 mile away, rents for 26% less ($1,653/mo), about $7,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 14203. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,916/yr

At $2,243/mo median

Location

CityBuffalo

StateNY

CountyErie County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, +1.6% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 14203 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $2,243/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($56,141/yr), ZIP 14203 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $90,000/year (about $43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,243/mo in ZIP 14203. The local median household income is $56,141/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14203?

Rent in ZIP 14203 has risen 9.7% over the past year.

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

ZIP 14203 is in the middle among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #213 of 334 at $2,243/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 14203 changed +9.7%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.