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property at 2109 Pine Tree Dr

$1,550 - $1,750

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$1,550 - $1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2109 Pine Tree Dr

BufordGA30518

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Summer Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Park

1525 Laurel Crossing PkyBuford, GA 30519

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property at 2903 Vernon Ct

$1,595

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2903 Vernon Ct

BufordGA30518
property at 6490 Tuggle Dr

$1,675

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$1,675

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6490 Tuggle Dr

BufordGA30518

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Birch House
$1,499 - $2,580
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Birch House

1165 Ballpark LnLawrenceville, GA 30043
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Buford, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buford, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/20/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Avonley Creek$2,505$80022

Cheapest Available Buford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buford, GA is a Studio unit found at Bloom at Buford in the North Gwinnett neighborhood priced from $1,039. Summer Park in the Village at Deaton Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloom at BufordStudioStudio,1BA$1,039
Summer ParkIris Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,199
Preserve at Mill CreekMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,225
The Infield LoftsA1 - Shea1BR,1BA$1,282
The Refinery at Sugar Hill Apartments and TownhomesS1Studio,1BA$1,299
Gibson Flowery Branch ApartmentsCOBAINStudio,1BA$1,306
Lyric Sugar HillSStudio,1BA$1,310
MainStreet on the GreenCottage2BR,2BA$1,350
Dakota Mill CreekThe Athens1BR,1BA$1,389
Conclave at Sugar Hill Apartments and TownhomesS1Studio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buford, GA

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buford area is the $1.05 price per square foot Riverbrook Model at Overlook at Mill Creek in the in the Village at Deaton Creek neighborhood starting from $2,549. The second greatest value Buford apartment is the Danielson Model at Surrey Green starting at $2,298 with a $1.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook at Mill CreekRiverbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.05
Surrey GreenDanielson4BR,2.5BA$1.24
Summerwell Mill CreekSunset4BR,2.5BA$1.47
Aventon GwynnC13BR,2BA$1.73
Overlook at Sugar Hill2F2BR,2.5BA$1.47
ReNew Sugar HillBurlington2BR,2BA$1.53
MainStreet on the Green2x12BR,1BA$1.61
Preserve at Mill CreekMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.41
Preston Hills at Mill Creek ApartmentsPreston | Renovated1BR,1BA$1.69
Dakota Mill CreekThe Athens1BR,1BA$1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buford is at Bloom at Buford listed at $1,039.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buford Apartment is $1,139 at Bloom at Buford.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Buford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buford is starting from $1,350 at MainStreet on the Green.

What is the most affordable Buford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Buford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Preston Hills at Mill Creek Apartments and starts from $1,796.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.