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ZIP 14213

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 24,107·Erie County·306th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,383/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$582
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ZIP 14213 · $1,383
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,310/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
$16,596/yr
At $1,383/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14213 (Buffalo, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,107
Median income
$53,870
Median age
31.1
Renters
60.5%
Age distribution
24.3%
33.2%
22.9%
Under 1824.3%
18–3433.2%
35–5422.9%
55–6410.4%
65+9.3%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
45.6%
21.1%
20.3%
White45.6%
Black21.1%
Hispanic20.3%
Asian11.5%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
18.4%
19.7%
26.6%
35.3%
No HS diploma18.4%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+35.3%
Housing tenure
39.5%
60.5%
Owner39.5%
Renter60.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14213 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$996 → $1,383
up 38.9%
Income
$43,650 → $53,870
up 23.4%
Population
24,047 → 24,107
up 0.2%
Renter share
63% → 60.5%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32.4% → 35.3%
+2.9 pts
Median age
30.1 → 31.1
+1.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 14213 in Buffalo, NY stood at $996 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,383, reflecting a 38.9% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $43,650 in 2021 to $53,870 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 60.5% of households, compared with 63% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 35.3% of adults here, versus 32.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 14213 in Buffalo, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14213 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,383/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($53,870/yr), ZIP 14213 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14213?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14213 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,383. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14213 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14213's median rent of $1,383/mo is $582 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14213 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14213 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #306 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,383/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14213?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,383/mo in ZIP 14213. The local median household income is $53,870/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14213?

Rent in ZIP 14213 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14213 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14213 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,383/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($53,870/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14213 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 14213 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.5% of ZIP 14213 households are renters, while 39.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14213 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14213 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14213 is more affordable than Buffalo overall. At $1,383/mo, it's $47 below the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14213 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14213 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,383/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 14213's median household income ($53,870/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14213 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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