Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (42 Rentals)

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76 Tracy St

BuffaloNY14201

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300 Ellicott St
Studio Apartments

300 Ellicott St

300 Ellicott StBuffalo, NY 14203
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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
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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McDermott Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

McDermott Lofts

169 Elk StBuffalo, NY 14210
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The Sinclair
Studio Apartments

The Sinclair

465 Washington StBuffalo, NY 14203
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201 West Huron
1 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 201 Ellicott priced from $909. Peace Bridge Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Valley apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$909
Peace Bridge PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Antrim ApartmentsRetreat2BR,1BA$1,050
Pine Harbor ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,091
The Police ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,178
The GridStudio A - MainStudio,1BA$1,239
Steeple Bay Estates2BD1BA2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley, NY

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley area is the $1.53 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Cathedral Place in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Valley apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 100 South starting at $2,250 with a $1.64 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.
Cathedral Place2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
100 South2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
AP Lofts at LarkinvilleMarket Rate 2x22BR,2BA$1.31
1928 S Park Ave, Unit 11928 S Park Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.13
34 Geary St, Unit 234 Geary St3BR,1BA$1.09
The Police Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.67
1864 Seneca St, Unit 21864 Seneca St3BR,1BA$1.44
87 Dempster St, Unit Upper87 Dempster St3BR,1BA$1.22
201 Ellicott2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.68
Steeple Bay Estates2BD1BA2BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Valley, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Valley is 201 Ellicott which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in Valley costs $2,200.

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 $282 which is $1,918 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Valley.

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