Apartments For Rent in Tonawanda, NY

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Apartments For Rent Near Tonawanda, NY

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What Locals Say about Tonawanda

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Tonawanda hums with riverfront parks, quick downtown access, and a friendly, low-key lifestyle. People like the safe, walkable, family feel; river, parks and events; easy 15–20 min commute. People dislike deer, speeding and potholes; too many stop signs/lights.
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog park at end of street. Erie barge canal also at end of street. Ellicott Park 1 block from here…………"
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  • Adam Mack
    "They’re not loud and obnoxious they are friendly and clean and kid friendly everyone cleans up after themselves "
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  • Joe Bottita
    "Prime area, love the people and the culture, and also the beautiful Niagara River . Tonawanda is bustling with many magnificent activities and attractions. "
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  • Ebrink1019
    "Safe and friendly neighborhood to live in and raise a family in, well maintained, quiet, and close to everything."
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  • Allamrcngirl
    "Four blocks from the River. And 15 minutes from downtown. Five large community parks within three miles. Access to two different bike paths. "
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  • JenCees
    "Dogs are on leash, owners pick up after their dogs. The dog park at Ellicott Creek is really close if anyone is interested in that. "
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  • Lea S.
    "great for walks so many parks and playgrounds very safe neighborhood everyone has kids very family friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "Pros: A lot of sidewalks, well maintained, cross walks marked, dog park and parks nearby, lots of dogs in the area. Cons: There are a lot of deer in the area and big fields, make sure to have your dog secured and on a leash."
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  • Lynn G.
    "Easy, 15-20 mins downtown. Streets are well kept in the Town so getting through Town is easy. The City line is where its same ole same ole."
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  • Tim M.
    "I do not have a dog, but there are plenty of sidewalks to use when walking your dog around the neighborhood."
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  • Ariel D. H.
    "Commute times are easy. There is public transportation and downtown is 20 minutes away. You can get to all thing such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Tops, Aldis, Target and Walmart in under 5 minutes by car. There is a mall and all sorts of shopping. "
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  • Sarahhowardamuka
    "I have cats so I’m not sure, but people do fly down this street. Also we need signs saying when you can’t park on the street "
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  • Nmkomin
    "I’ve lived here for four years and neighbors are friendly and the location is central to grocery stores and shops. "
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  • Kathya M.
    "I’m just visiting.they have great stores and restaurants in the area. I feel like this is a nice place to live in. The people seems nice here and the area looks very appealing."
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  • Jordan A.
    "I walk my dog everyday and everyone is always nice and eager to pet him. Some people walk without leashes but they're very nice about leashing their dogs when asked. "
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  • Rachel G.
    "Nice family and young single people. A little of everything for everyone. A lot of activity is along the river and then also the town of Tonawanda has planned activities that are very nice and family friendly"
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  • Jose M. P. .
    "Not sure I don’t have much to say in the way related to dogs. We are raising our son here and after a year I have to say this community has been great. Halloween is huge on our street and down a couple blocks at Elwood Park which is fun!"
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  • Mindy V.
    "I’ve lived in this area for over 30 years. I love it. Neighbors are very nice. School system is very good and safe. The recreation Dept and parks are excellent "
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  • Itscryssmarie
    "play softball in Lincoln park and the park is beautiful. the surrounding streets I've driven down seem beautiful and well maintained. "
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  • Leah H.
    "There is no shortage of summer time activities in the City of Tonawanda. Canal Fest, kayak rental, paddle bikes, Koehler pool... all within walking distance."
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  • Roxanne G.
    "to many to write down, so may events for families. Great people who love to have fun and help others"
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  • Tim T.
    "The city is overrun by too many stop signs and stop lights. This, unfortunately, causes excess travel time on poorly maintained roads! "
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  • Tesha
    "Everyone watch out for each other with out judgement. Putting a times people are always helpful with no matter what flat tire help with the snow check in your mail willing to walk your dog if you’re not feeling well"
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  • Bukoskey
    "We have garage sales as well as block sales. Sometimes we also have block parties. The crime rat is low what we call kiddie crime. We have nice schools, a few places of worship and plenty of stores. All in all a nice small community to live in."
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  • Roxannegray93
    "our city is a very tight community that helps anyone in need. we support our fire and police departments !"
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  • Jennifer C.
    "close to Thruway entrances but far enough to not hear them when outside. lots of family's and retired. safe and friendly but not noisy. "
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  • Jared T.
    "Tight knit and feels small town without being too far from the big city. Less hectic than downtown and Elmwood, but not as quiet and slow as the country. "
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  • Openheartsofbusyhands
    "Concerts, walking the river and fireworks. The food , the people, gatherings to clean up the neighborhood. The bussinesses and their workers. "
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Average Rent Trends in Tonawanda, NY

Rent in Tonawanda, NY varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Apr 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$1,200
Aug 2025$1,325
Sep 2025$1,250
Oct 2025$1,243
Nov 2025$1,285
Dec 2025$1,225
Jan 2026$1,250
Feb 2026$1,316
Mar 2026$1,329
Apr 2026$1,265
May 2026$1,278
Jun 2026$1,265
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,025$1,265$1,400$2,000$1,300
Townhomes—$1,250——$1,250
Apartments and Condos$1,000$1,265$1,500—$1,225
Houses$1,389$2,200$2,250$2,500$2,200
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Tonawanda, NY

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Tonawanda, NY?
    The average rent of an apartment in Tonawanda, NY is $1,229 per month. This is about 36% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Tonawanda, NY?
    The average rent of a house in Tonawanda, NY is $2,200 per month. This is about 14% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Tonawanda, NY?
    The average rent of a townhome in Tonawanda, NY is $1,250 per month. This is about 35% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Tonawanda, NY?
    In the last year, the average rent in Tonawanda, NY was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $1,199 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Tonawanda, NY?
    In the last year, the average rent in Tonawanda, NY was highest in Apr 2025 when it was $1,325 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Tonawanda, NY?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Tonawanda, NY is $1,025 per month. That is about $88 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Tonawanda, NY?
    There are 43 available rental listings in Tonawanda, NY.
  • What are some zip codes in Tonawanda, NY?
    Tonawanda, NY includes zip codes such as: 14150, 14151.
  • What are some cities near Tonawanda, NY?
    Some nearby cities include: Grand Island, North Tonawanda, Getzville, Buffalo, Williamsville. These cities may have more rental options to explore.