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Niagara Falls, NY

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A world-renowned tourist destination and much more

Picturesque Active Affordable Historic Suburban

Named after its world-famous natural wonder, Niagara Falls is a charming city located across the Niagara River from Ontario, Canada. Niagara Falls is renowned for its one-of-a-kind natural beauty, which contributes to its reputation as a tourist destination. The tourism industry provides many Niagara Falls residents with a variety of employment options, in addition to attracting visitors year-round.

Niagara Falls is truly an outdoor lover’s paradise, with plenty of beautiful parks to explore, including Niagara Falls State Park, Whirlpool State Park, Devil’s Hole State Park, Reservoir State Park, and Hyde Park. Renting an affordable apartment in Niagara Falls also places you within close proximity to excellent shopping at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, Niagara Consumer Square, and numerous suburban shopping centers and plazas.

Niagara Falls is home to a slew of great restaurants, shops, and bars in its vibrant 3rd Street Entertainment District. Commuting and traveling from Niagara Falls is a breeze with convenience to U.S. Highway 62, Interstate 190, and the Niagara Falls International Airport. Niagara Falls, NY sits just across the border from Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Niagara Falls, NY is $646 for a studio, $786 for one bedroom, $969 for two bedrooms, and $1,219 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Niagara Falls has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$786/month
632 Sq Ft
House
$1,633/month
953 Sq Ft
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Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Geraldine J Mann School

Public

Grades PK-6

425 Students

6
out of 10

Colonial Village Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

380 Students

5
out of 10

Harry F Abate Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-6

695 Students

3
out of 10

Cataract Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

531 Students

3
out of 10

Hyde Park School

Public

Grades PK-6

505 Students

3
out of 10

Lasalle Preparatory School

Public

Grades 7-9

500 Students

3
out of 10

Gaskill Preparatory School

Public

Grades 7-8

500 Students

2
out of 10

Niagara Falls High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,139 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • De Veaux Woods State Park
  • Whirlpool State Park
  • Devil's Hole State Park
  • Reservoir State Park
  • Buckhorn Island State Park

Airports

  • Niagara Falls International
  • Buffalo Niagara International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.