Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $550 (46 Rentals)

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$725 - $925

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96 Fredro St

BuffaloNY14206
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Antrim Apartments
$1,050 - $1,200
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Antrim Apartments

6 Yale PlBuffalo, NY 14210
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178 Ridgewood Rd, Unit 3
$1,200
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178 Ridgewood Rd, Unit 3

178 Ridgewood RdBuffalo, NY 14220
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Ellicott Homes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ellicott Homes

424 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14204
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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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201 Ellicott
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Ellicott

201 Ellicott 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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The Graystone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Graystone

24 S Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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49 Johnson Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Johnson Park

49 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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McDermott Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

McDermott Lofts

169 Elk StBuffalo, NY 14210
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Seneca Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seneca Street Lofts

550 Seneca StBuffalo, NY 14204
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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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AP Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AP Lofts

545 Swan StBuffalo, NY 14204
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IS Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

IS Lofts

362 Oak StBuffalo, NY 14203
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The Sinclair
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sinclair

465 Washington StBuffalo, NY 14203
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130 Pearl St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130 Pearl St

130 Pearl StBuffalo, NY 14202

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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 $1,028. IS Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Valley apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,028
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Steeple Bay Estates2BD1BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Pine Harbor ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,136
130 Pearl St1/11BR,1BA$1,285
Theater Place Apartments830 SF1BR,1BA$1,700
10 Lafayette Sq16031BR,1BA$1,750
Marin BuildingUnit 6 11-171BR,1BA$1,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley, NY

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valley area is the $1.53 price per square foot Townhouse Model at 151 E Eagle St in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Valley apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal starting at $2,055 with a $1.59 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.
151 E Eagle StTownhouse2BR,2BA$1.53
The Lofts at Elk Terminal2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.59
118 Whitney Pl, Unit 118 Whitney Place upper118 Whitney Pl2BR,1BA$1.08
220 Franklin St, Unit 1220 Franklin St2BR,1BA$1.63
The Buffalo Palace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Marin BuildingUnit 6 11-171BR,1.5BA$1.74
AP Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
IS Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Steeple Bay Estates2BD1BA2BR,1BA$1.47
78 Prospect Ave, Unit 378 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Valley is AP Lofts which is listed at $1,028, while the average apartment in Valley costs $1,562.

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 5 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 $443 which is $1,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Valley.

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