
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (27 Rentals)
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Ellicott Town Center

294 S Elmwood Ave

226 Longnecker St
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131 Southside Pkwy, Unit 3

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Valley, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Valley Studio Apartments | $1,616 | $1,250 | $2,400 |
Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $690 | $3,820 |
Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $550 | $5,000 |
Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $625 | $3,200 |
Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $675 | $4,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Valley Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Valley area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at AP Lofts priced from $995. Antrim Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Valley apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Antrim Apartments | Crest | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
Park Place Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Steeple Bay Estates | 2BD1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
130 Pearl | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley, NY
As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley area is the $1.33 price per square foot 504 Washington St Model at 504 Washington St, Unit Lower in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Valley apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Cathedral Place starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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504 Washington St, Unit Lower | 504 Washington St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Cathedral Place | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
The Lofts at Elk Terminal | Corp Furnished Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
131 Southside Pkwy, Unit 3 | 131 Southside Pkwy | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
164 Melrose St, Unit 2 | 164 Melrose St | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Steeple Bay Estates | 2BD1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Park Place Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Antrim Apartments | Crest | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleValley, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #30
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Valley Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Valley is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Valley is AP Lofts which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Valley costs $1,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Valley?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Valley?
Cheap apartments in Valley have an average cost of $455 which is $1,295 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Valley.
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