
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Buffalo, IA from $488 (58 Rentals)
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Century Woods Apartments

Harrison Lofts

Candlelight Court

RIVERWALK LOFTS

Jebens Court Apartments

Woodland Apartments

1616-1634 W 42nd St

Eagles Crest Apartments
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328 W Columbia Ave

Carriage Hill

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Pershing Hill Lofts

Apartments on Main

Walcott Manor Apartments

The Row at 35th

Union Arcade Building

The Hendrix
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Vue at 7th

Urbane 210

The Roosevelt

Federal Point

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Cruys Lofts

Marquee Apartments

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts

401 Brady St
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The Penthouse Davenport

Village Woods

Bowstring Lofts

400 River

Spencer Towers

Cotton Mill Apartments

405 W Columbia Ave

3240 Heatherton Dr

608 W 3rd St

606 W 3rd St
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3553 Heatherton Dr

1622 Washington St

Burtlen House

2323-3030 31st Ave

919 Leclaire St

1607 W 2nd St

1326 38th St

3032 Indian Rd

LaFayette Square

1510 Brady St
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Buffalo, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Studio Apartments | $941 | $627 | $1,315 |
| Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,091 | $488 | $1,900 |
| Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $631 | $2,800 |
| Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $781 | $3,300 |
| Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $930 | $1,199 |
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Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ecumencial New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Duplexes LLC in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $597. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumencial New Horizons | 1002 Ash #6 (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $597 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| 328 W Columbia Ave | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA and Nearby
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $0.92 price per square foot row-2thG Model at The Row at 35th in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Row at 35th | row-2thG | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 328 W Columbia Ave | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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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 $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment is $488 at Ecumencial New Horizons.
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 $631 at Ecumencial New Horizons.
What is the most affordable Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Duplexes LLC and starts from $597.
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