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Buffalo Prairie, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buffalo Prairie Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo Prairie, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $620. Carriage Hill Apartments 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 Prairie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Chandler Pointe Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$633
Cotton Mill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$700
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Prairie, IL and Nearby

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie 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
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Chandler Pointe Senior Living2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
The Penthouse DavenportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.99
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
Cotton Mill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.00
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$1.10
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Prairie

What type of rentals are currently available in Buffalo Prairie?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Prairie, IL with pricing that ranges from $625 to $2,400. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo Prairie ranging from $650 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Buffalo Prairie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Buffalo Prairie ranges from $650 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,158.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Buffalo Prairie?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Buffalo Prairie range from $975 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

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