
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Valley area of Buffalo.


Ellicott Town Center

24 Red Jacket Pkwy

85 Sears St

294 S Elmwood Ave

118 Pries Ave
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89 Johnson Park

32 Milford St

41 Parkview Ave

793 Tifft St

133 Southside Pkwy, Unit 1

123 Gibson St
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159 Mineral Springs Rd, Unit UF
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $1,300 | $2,400 |
| Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $690 | $3,820 |
| Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $550 | $5,000 |
| Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $625 | $3,070 |
| Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $675 | $4,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 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 $1,062. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
| Antrim Apartments | Crest | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| Steeple Bay Estates | 2BD1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Sinclair | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley, NY
As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley area is the $1.53 price per square foot 628 Washington St Model at 628 Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Valley apartment is the 95 Perry St Model at 95 Perry St, Unit 202 starting at $2,150 with a $1.28 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 628 Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor | 628 Washington St | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 95 Perry St, Unit 202 | 95 Perry St | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 504 Washington St, Unit Lower | 504 Washington St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Cathedral Place | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 28 Red Jacket Pky, Unit Lower | 28 Red Jacket Pky | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 425 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1 | 425 Cumberland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 133 Southside Pkwy, Unit 1 | 133 Southside Pkwy | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 159 Mineral Springs Rd, Unit UF | 159 Mineral Springs Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| AP Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleValley, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #31
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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Valley is AP Lofts which is listed at $1,062, 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 11 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 $517 which is $1,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Valley.
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