ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 14214

Part of Buffalo, NY

Pop. 21,314·Erie County·280th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$1,498/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$434

Reported rents

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ZIP 14214 · $1,498

More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,180

1 BR

$1,220

2 BR

$1,440

3 BR

$1,760

4 BR+

$2,000

Research median

$1,440/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 14214 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 14214 changed +8.9% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($58,228) is $1,456 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,440); a 3-bedroom is $1,760.

Rank in Buffalo

12th cheapest of 19 ZIP codes in Buffalo.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 14211, 3 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,187/mo), about $3,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 14214. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,976/yr

At $1,498/mo median

Location

CityBuffalo

StateNY

CountyErie County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14214 (Buffalo, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 47.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,314

Median income

$58,228

Median age

31.5

Renters

57.7%

Age distribution

16.2%

37.4%

21.8%

13.1%

Under 1816.2%

18–3437.4%

35–5421.8%

55–6411.5%

65+13.1%

Gender

52.8%

47.2%

Male52.8%

Female47.2%

Race & ethnicity

50.5%

29.4%

White50.5%

Black29.4%

Hispanic7.7%

Asian9.8%

Other2.6%

Education (25+)

18.8%

26.4%

47.5%

No HS diploma7.3%

HS diploma18.8%

Some college26.4%

Bachelor's+47.5%

Housing tenure

42.3%

57.7%

Owner42.3%

Renter57.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 14214 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,079 → $1,498

up 38.8%

Income

$52,144 → $58,228

up 11.7%

Population

21,505 → 21,314

down 0.9%

Renter share

53.5% → 57.7%

+4.2 pts

Bachelor's+

47.9% → 47.5%

-0.4 pts

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 14214 in Buffalo, NY has increased from $1,079 to $1,498, a 38.8% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $52,144 to $58,228 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 57.7% of households, compared with 53.5% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 14214 in Buffalo, NY look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 14214 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,498/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($58,228/yr), ZIP 14214 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,498/mo in ZIP 14214. The local median household income is $58,228/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14214?

Rent in ZIP 14214 has risen 8.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 14214 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14214 is one of the more affordable among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #280 of 334 at $1,498/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 14214 changed +8.9%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.