
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buford, GA from $500 (68 Rentals)
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MainStreet on the Green

Bloom at Buford

Preserve at Mill Creek

Preston Hills at Mill Creek Apartments

Waterstone

Station 18

Dakota Mill Creek

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2247 Rocksram Ct

The Enzo at Ariston
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Bexley Exchange

Ellison at The Exchange

Harrison at Braselton

1400 Laurel Crossing Pkwy NE

Timberline View

4237 Dejohns Way, Unit 1

The Ivy at Ariston

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Outlook Gwinnett 55+ Active Adult Apartments

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 3217

4271 Woodward Mill Rd
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1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 3518

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 3414

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 4207

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 4315

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 3008

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 1207

Rosehill Plantation

Wisteria Place at Hamilton Mill 55+

Countryside Village of Gwinnett

Reserve at Ivy Creek
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Ivy Ridge Apartments

Lanier Townhomes

1457 Railroad Ave

Countryside Village of Lake Lanier

Summer Park

389 Mimosa Dr

3700 Ash Dr

359 Mimosa Dr

4035 S Bogan Rd

2446 Shadburn Ferry Dr
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1002 Level Creek Rd

The Refinery at Sugar Hill Apartments and Townhomes

Gibson Flowery Branch Apartments

Lyric Sugar Hill

The Infield Lofts

ReNew Sugar Hill

Conclave at Sugar Hill Apartments and Townhomes

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Fieldhouse Apartments

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4456 Frontier Way Northeast, Unit APT A

Cadence
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Buford, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Buford Studio Apartments | $1,351 | $1,039 | $1,533 |
| Cheap Buford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $1,139 | $2,950 |
| Cheap Buford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,340 | $4,100 |
| Cheap Buford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,994 | $1,492 | $5,550 |
| Cheap Buford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $2,274 | $3,435 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buford, GA
Pricing Updated: 06/04/2026Current apartment rentals in the Buford, GA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Buford Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonley Creek | $3,385 | $1,250 | 199 |
Cheapest Available Buford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Buford, GA is a 2 Beds unit found at MainStreet on the Green in the Village at Deaton Creek neighborhood priced from $875. Bloom at Buford in the North Gwinnett neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,039. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MainStreet on the Green | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $875 |
| Bloom at Buford | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Preserve at Mill Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Preston Hills at Mill Creek Apartments | Preston | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
| Waterstone | E1Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Refinery at Sugar Hill Apartments and Townhomes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Gibson Flowery Branch Apartments | COBAIN | Studio,1BA | $1,301 |
| Lyric Sugar Hill | S | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
| Summer Park | Lily with Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,311 |
| The Infield Lofts | A2 - Comiskey | 1BR,1BA | $1,323 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buford, GA
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buford area is the $1.10 price per square foot Martin Model at Overlook at Mill Creek in the in the Village at Deaton Creek neighborhood starting from $2,566. The second greatest value Buford apartment is the Danielson Model at Surrey Green starting at $2,274 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Village at Deaton Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook at Mill Creek | Martin | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| Surrey Green | Danielson | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
| Summerwell Mill Creek | Sunglow | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| Dakota Mill Creek | The Amsterdam | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 2247 Rocksram Ct | 2247 Rocksram Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| MainStreet on the Green | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Waterstone | A1Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| ReNew Sugar Hill | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Infield Lofts | A2 - Comiskey | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Preston Hills at Mill Creek Apartments | Preston | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Buford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buford is under $1,323.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buford?
The cheapest apartment in Buford is Bloom at Buford which is listed at $1,139, while the average apartment in Buford costs $3,385.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buford?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Buford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Buford?
Cheap apartments in Buford have an average cost of $264 which is $3,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buford.
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