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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 Studio unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I EfficiencyStudio,1BA$405
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$500

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

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Center area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Tartan Glen in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Buffalo Center apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.03 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.
Tartan Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
219 6th St SWTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.27
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Buffalo Center?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Center, IA with pricing that ranges from $405 to $2,325. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo Center ranging from $650 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Buffalo Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Buffalo Center ranges from $650 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,530.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Buffalo Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Buffalo Center range from $935 to $2,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $937.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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