
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo County, NE from $600 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Buffalo County.


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Buffalo County, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County Studio Apartments | $1,040 | $845 | $1,500 |
| Buffalo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $835 | $1,799 |
| Buffalo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $940 | $2,545 |
| Buffalo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,101 | $955 | $1,250 |
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Cheapest Available Buffalo County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo County, NE is a Studio unit found at Kearney Apartment Homes priced from $845. The Crystal on C Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Apartment Homes | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| The Crystal on C Ave | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Sterling Apartments At Kearney | Bristol A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Element 30 Apartments | Skyway | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo County, NE
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo County area is the $2.44 price per square foot Schwab FURNISHED Model at Element 30 Apartments in the starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Buffalo County apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Village at Kearney Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.01 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element 30 Apartments | Schwab FURNISHED | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| The Crystal on C Ave | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Sterling Apartments At Kearney | Bristol A1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| Kearney Apartment Homes | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Buffalo County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buffalo County is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo County?
The cheapest apartment in Buffalo County is Kearney Apartment Homes which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Buffalo County costs $1,772.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buffalo County?
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 16 regular apartments in Buffalo County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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