
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buford, GA from $875 (90 Rentals)
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MainStreet on the Green

Bloom at Buford

Dakota Mill Creek

Preserve at Mill Creek

615 Allen St

The Enzo at Ariston

Preston Hills at Mill Creek Apartments

Bexley Exchange

Station 18
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1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 3-3217

1400 Laurel Crossing Pkwy NE

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 3-3417

Timberline View

514 Clover Dr

Harrison at Braselton

4271 Woodward Mill Rd
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Outlook Gwinnett 55+ Active Adult Apartments

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 3-3414

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 3-3008

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 4-4207

1270 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 4-4315

Waterside at Lake Lanier

3685 Fir Dr, Unit 27

6178 Stewart Ridge Walk

2214 Mill Garden Pl
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1565 Island Way

2794 Sardis Dr

3152 Mill Springs Cir NE

Rosehill Plantation

Room in House on Creekview Ridge Dr NE

Room in House on Stoneleigh Run Dr NE

5207 Pass Ct

Wisteria Place at Hamilton Mill 55+

Countryside Village of Gwinnett

Summer Park
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Reserve at Ivy Creek

Ivy Ridge Apartments

Lanier Townhomes

1457 Railroad Ave

Countryside Village of Lake Lanier

6178 Stewart Ridge Walk

3685 Fir Dr

953 W Shadburn Ave

3194 Cedar Glade Ln NE

3196 Cedar Glade Ln NE
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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 | $1,493 | $1,039 | $1,646 |
| Cheap Buford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,100 | $2,950 |
| Cheap Buford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $1,282 | $4,100 |
| Cheap Buford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $1,589 | $5,550 |
| Cheap Buford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $2,633 | $3,555 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buford, GA
Pricing Updated: 09/04/2026Current apartment rentals in the Buford, GA area range in price from $1,100 to $3,555 with an overall median price of $2,091. 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 | $2,091 | $1,100 | 151 |
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 Duluth neighborhood priced from $875. Bloom at Buford in the Duluth 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 |
| Summer Park | Iris Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,272 |
| The Refinery at Sugar Hill Apartments and Townhomes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,278 |
| Dakota Mill Creek | The Athens | 1BR,1BA | $1,294 |
| Lyric Sugar Hill | S | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
| Preserve at Mill Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| ReNew Sugar Hill | Burlington Lura | 2BR,2BA | $1,405 |
| The Enzo at Ariston | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Gibson Flowery Branch Apartments | COBAIN | Studio,1BA | $1,412 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buford, GA
As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buford area is the $1.06 price per square foot Martin Model at Overlook at Mill Creek in the in the Village at Deaton Creek neighborhood starting from $2,467. The second greatest value Buford apartment is the Sundeck Model at Summerwell Mill Creek starting at $3,108 with a $1.47 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 | $1.06 |
| Summerwell Mill Creek | Sundeck | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| Aventon Gwynn | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Overlook at Sugar Hill Townhomes | 2F | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| Harrison at Braselton | The Grove | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| ReNew Sugar Hill | Burlington | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Infield Lofts | B1 - Wrigley | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| MainStreet on the Green | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Preston Hills at Mill Creek Apartments | Preston | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Dakota Mill Creek | The Athens | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $1,412.
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 $2,091.
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 11 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 $117 which is $1,974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buford.
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