
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, SD (39 Rentals)


Tallgrass Apartments

Deadwood Ridge Apartments

The Union

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes

Shepherd Hills Commons

Harmony Heights

The Elements, LLC

Camden Heights

Mountain View Village
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The Place at Hainesway

Hollow Gulch

Prairie Winds Apartments

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Summerset Heights

Champion Villas

Raven Ridge Apartments
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West Ridge Apartments

Founders Park Village

Custer Crossing & Ravenwood Apartments

West River at Dickinson

Civic Plaza Apartments

Sierra Ridge

12th Street Apartments

Freedom Landing

Jefferson Creek

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104 Philadelphia St

607 Quincy St

4310 W Main St

Villard Terrace

Tower Heights

318 National St

South Park Place Apartments
Buffalo, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $730 | $1,428 |
Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $765 | $2,842 |
| Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $849 | $3,039 |
| Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,060 | $4,679 |
| Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $1,559 | $1,559 |
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Largest Available Buffalo and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Buffalo, SD is found at West Ridge Apartments in the Dickinson State Normal School Campus District neighborhood and is 861 square feet priced from $1,115. Mountain View Village has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 855 square feet and currently listed start at $1,240. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Buffalo:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge Apartments | D 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 861 Sq Ft | $1,115 |
| Mountain View Village | 1/1 | 855 Sq Ft | $1,240 |
| Tallgrass Apartments | E | 816 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| West River at Dickinson | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 778 Sq Ft | $1,049 |
| Raven Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 766 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| Jefferson Creek | No Availibility | 765 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
| Sierra Ridge | The Coulee | 751 Sq Ft | $1,158 |
| Deadwood Ridge Apartments | B | 750 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
| 10Bedrock Apartments | Unit 1B (1st Floor) | 734 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| Candlewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 734 Sq Ft | $1,005 |
Cheapest Available Buffalo and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of March 14, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Buffalo, SD is the One Bed, One Bath Model starting from $775 at The Place at Hainesway in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood. The second most affordable Buffalo 1 Bedroom is the No Availibility Model at Jefferson Creek starting at $1,000 in the Dickinson State Normal School Campus District neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Buffalo is currently $1,230. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Buffalo:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Place at Hainesway | One Bed, One Bath | $775 |
| Jefferson Creek | No Availibility | $1,000 |
| Candlewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,005 |
| West River at Dickinson | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,049 |
| West Ridge Apartments | ABC 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,063 |
| Raven Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | $1,150 |
| Harmony Heights | The Bluff | $1,150 |
| Sierra Ridge | The Coulee | $1,158 |
| Tallgrass Apartments | B | $1,165 |
| Deadwood Ridge Apartments | B | $1,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Buffalo Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Buffalo with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Buffalo is at The Place at Hainesway listed at $775.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Buffalo Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Buffalo is $1,230.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Buffalo Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Buffalo is a 861 square feet unit starting from $1,115 at West Ridge Apartments.
What is the average size for Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Buffalo is currently 0 sq ft.
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