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

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Towne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Gardens

440 Clinton StBuffalo, NY 14204
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AC Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

AC Lofts

136 N Division StBuffalo, NY 14203
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950 Broadway St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

950 Broadway St

950 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14212
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49 Johnson Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Johnson Park

49 Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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The Graystone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Graystone

24 S Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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Hydraulics Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hydraulics Lofts

500 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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The Forge on Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Forge on Broadway

490 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Carriage House Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House Square

41-43 W Tupper StBuffalo, NY 14202
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Seneca Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seneca Street Lofts

550 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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The Sinclair
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sinclair

465 Washington StBuffalo, NY 14203
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McDermott Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

McDermott Lofts

169 Elk StBuffalo, NY 14210
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201 West Huron
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 West Huron

201 W Huron StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Valley, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Antrim ApartmentsCrest2BR,1BA$1,075
Pine Harbor ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,136
Park Place TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,190
Steeple Bay Estates2BD1BA2BR,1BA$1,200
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,400
130 Pearl1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,410
The Police Apartments1 Bed1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
504 Washington St, Unit Lower504 Washington St1BR,1.5BA$1.33
Cathedral Place2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
The Lofts at Elk TerminalCorp Furnished Unit1BR,1BA$1.51
131 Southside Pkwy, Unit 3131 Southside Pkwy2BR,1BA$1.10
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
The Police Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.67
164 Melrose St, Unit 2164 Melrose St1BR,1BA$1.19
Steeple Bay Estates2BD1BA2BR,1BA$1.60
Park Place TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.98
Antrim ApartmentsCrest2BR,1BA$1.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Valley, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #30

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Buffalo. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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