
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, MO from $505 (48 Rentals)
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616 S Locust St

Hawthorne Apartments

639-643 West Marsh Street

North Terrace Apartments

Wyota Commons West

Grandview Village

Northgate Apartments

Hillcrest 90
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English Village

El Madrid

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Greenway Studios

Lombard Heights Apartments

Cherry Lane

The Greens at Springfield

Orchard Park Apartments
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East Manor Apartments

Moon City Lofts

Sankofa

Catalpa East

Stoneridge Apartments

Forest Cove North Apartments

Spirit Of St Louis Apartments

Coryell Courts Apartments

Cresco
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Silver Springs

Meadowview Apartments

Megan Lane Apartments

Fulbright Heights

Parkwood Apartments

Cedarstone & Oak Leaf

Heer's Luxury Living

The Crossings at East Cherry

616 Holly St
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1325 E Cherry St

Wyota Commons

Oak Place

Embassy Apartments

2139 N Taylor Ave

The Willows

446 N Claud Ave

314 W Colgate St

723 E College St
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2316 N Weller Ave

2618 N Pierce Ave

534 Zachary Dr
Buffalo, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Studio Apartments | $945 | $550 | $1,465 |
| Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $505 | $2,228 |
| Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $575 | $4,467 |
| Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $609 | $3,925 |
| Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $575 | $4,983 |
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Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, MO is a Studio unit found at Wyota Commons West priced from $550. North Terrace Apartments in the Northeast neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyota Commons West | Studios | Studio, 1BA | $550 |
| North Terrace Apartments | 2 x 1 Small | 2BR, 1BA | $575 |
| The U at Park East | 4BR/4BA - The Drake | 4BR, 4BA | $630 |
| Hawthorne Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
| El Madrid | El Madrid 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
| The Greens at Springfield | Classic | 1BR, 1BA | $755 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Studio B | Studio, 1BA | $780 |
| English Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR, 1BA | $795 |
| Hillcrest 90 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $795 |
| Sankofa | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, MO and Nearby
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Artifacts Warehouse in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Parkwood Apartments in the Northeast neighborhood starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artifacts Warehouse | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR, 2BA | $1.13 |
| Parkwood Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR, 2BA | $1.08 |
| Hillcrest 90 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $0.86 |
| Megan Lane Apartments | 2 bedroom / 2 bath (Middle Floor) | 2BR, 2BA | $1.21 |
| English Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR, 1BA | $0.96 |
| North Terrace Apartments | 2 x 1 Small | 2BR, 1BA | $0.73 |
| Sky Eleven | 2BR/2BA - Gillioz | 2BR, 2BA | $0.90 |
| The U at Park East | 2BR/2BA - The Sixty-One | 2BR, 2BA | $0.92 |
| Hawthorne Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.04 |
| Wyota Commons West | Studios | Studio, 1BA | $1.22 |
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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 Wyota Commons West listed at $550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment is $725 at Hawthorne Apartments.
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 $575 at North Terrace Apartments.
What is the most affordable Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The U at Park East and starts from $645.
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