Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA from $400 (22 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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1616-1634 W 42nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1616-1634 W 42nd St

1616-1634 W 42nd StDavenport, IA 52806
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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 2 Beds unit found at Ecumenical New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $576. 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
Ecumenical New Horizons2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$576
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$625
Candlelight CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Woodland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA and Nearby

As of October 03, 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 2 Bed Apartment Model at Ecumenical New Horizons starting at $576 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the North Side 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
Ecumenical New Horizons2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$0.46
Vue at 7th2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Candlelight CourtTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Walcott Manor Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.98
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.05
Carriage Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
The Hendrix1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
405 W Columbia Ave4051BR,1BA$1.17

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24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Woodland Apartments listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment is $625 at Carriage Hill.

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 $576 at Ecumenical New Horizons.

What is the most affordable Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harrison Lofts and starts from $1,549.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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