Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA from $600 (42 Rentals)

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Spencer Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spencer Towers

111 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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LaFayette Square
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

LaFayette Square

625 W 4th StDavenport, IA 52801
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1510 Brady St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1510 Brady St

1510 Brady StDavenport, IA 52803
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Buffalo, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Candlelight Court in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $600. Carriage Hill in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Candlelight CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$625
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Breckenridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$695
Eagles Crest Apartments1 bed 1 bath with patio1BR,1BA$700
Harrison LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$732
1616-1634 W 42nd St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$735
328 W Columbia Ave1 BR1BR,1BA$750
Walcott Manor Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$780
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA and Nearby

As of November 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the row-2thG Model at The Row at 35th starting at $1,150 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
The Row at 35throw-2thG2BR,2BA$0.96
328 W Columbia Ave1 BR1BR,1BA$0.75
Vue at 7th2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Candlelight CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.75
Walcott Manor Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.98
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.05
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
1616-1634 W 42nd St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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24 / 100

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Almost all errands require a car

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37 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buffalo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buffalo is at Harrison Lofts listed at $732.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment is $600 at Candlelight Court.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buffalo is starting from $695 at Breckenridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eagles Crest Apartments and starts from $1,050.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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