Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Center, IA from $400 (44 Rentals)

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Rolfe 20-Unit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581

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property at 105 S Lindberg Ave

$850

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$850
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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1

105 S Lindberg Ave

DunnellMN56127
property at 102 E 4th St

$875

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$875
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$875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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102 E 4th St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 334 W William St

$895

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$895
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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 17

334 W William St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 101 N Mill St

$795 - $895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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101 N Mill St

Lake MillsIA50450
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219 6th St SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

219 6th St SW

219 6th St SWMadelia, MN 56062
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property at 702 E Main St

$900

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$900
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$900

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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702 E Main St

Albert LeaMN56007
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Grant Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Village

815-843 6th St SWMason City, IA 50401
Senior Living
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property at 810 9th Ave SW

$925

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$925
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$925

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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810 9th Ave SW

AustinMN55912
property at 821 Jefferson Ave

$950 - $1,095

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$995
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$995

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821 Jefferson Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 709 13th St NE

$1,000

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$1,000
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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709 13th St NE

AustinMN55912
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Rita Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rita Road

188-192 Rita RdMankato, MN 56001
Student Housing
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Buffalo Center, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buffalo Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo Center, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. City Center Kent Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I Efficiency1BR,1BA$405
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$595
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$607
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Center, IA and Nearby

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Center area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments in the starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Buffalo Center apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Trimont Square Apartments starting at $935 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Trimont Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buffalo Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buffalo Center is at Key Apartments listed at $500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Center Apartment is $405 at Shalom Tower II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Buffalo Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buffalo Center is starting from $595 at Rolfe 20-Unit.

What is the most affordable Buffalo Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Buffalo Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Hills Apartments and starts from $885.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!