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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 3 Bedroom Apartments

LaFayette Square

625 W 4th StDavenport, IA 52801
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The Hendrix
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hendrix

4406 N Division StDavenport, IA 52806
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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 Studio unit found at Candlelight Court in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $600. RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Candlelight CourtStudioStudio,1BA$600
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Harrison LoftsStudio - 40%Studio,1BA$627
Breckenridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$695
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
The HendrixThe Hendrix - StudioStudio,1BA$725
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$760
Woodland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA and Nearby

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 BR/ 2 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 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.
Bucktown Lofts3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
Haven at ParkwayHaven - 2 Bed - Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.08
Candlelight CourtTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Row at 35th2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.22
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.99
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$1.10
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Buffalo, IA

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

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 Candlelight Court listed at $600.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment is $620 at RIVERWALK LOFTS.

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 Woodland Apartments and starts from $1,050.

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