What's a good cap rate in Buffalo?

In Buffalo, cap rates typically run around 8.5% (Buffalo metro median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Buffalo deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Buffalo?

A typical rental in Buffalo runs about $1,343–$1,640/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in New York?

New York's effective property tax rate is about 1.40% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Buffalo deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Buffalo, NY

Buffalo rental property analysis

Buffalo combines bargain prices with a surprising appreciation run — an affordable Rust Belt market that's quietly rewarded patient landlords.

Buffalo market snapshot

Cash-flow market

Higher typical cap rates — built for monthly cash flow more than price growth.

Typical cap rate

8.5%

Buffalo metro median

Typical rent

$1,343–$1,640/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$150,000–$250,000

est., all-in

Property tax

1.40%

New York effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Buffalo a good place to buy rentals?

Low entry plus rising rents drives strong cash-on-cash, with appreciation upside as the metro stabilizes. Mind New York's higher taxes and tenant protections.

See the full New Yorkinvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Buffalo

North Buffalo

Desirable, stable, strong demand.

West Side

Gentrifying, upside, value-add.

Kenmore

Suburb that's owner-occupant-grade, low vacancy.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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