
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo Mesa Neighborhood of Commerce City, CO from $899 (40 Rentals)
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7131 E 60th Way

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7111 E 60th Way

6261 Monaco St

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Enclave Apartments

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North Range Crossings

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6751 E 72nd Pl, Unit F
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Amble at First Creek

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Range at Reunion

6950 - 6952 Magnolia Street

6751 E 72nd Pl

Enova

Avilla Buffalo Run

6530 E 70th Ave

6698 N Argonne St
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Camber

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Proximo at Pena Station

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Ascend at Pena Station

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East Range Crossings

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Emblem Gateway

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Alexan Pena Station

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Elements at Prairie Center

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Elevate at Pena Station

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Springs at Pena Station
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Solaire

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Ascend at Gateway

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The Villas at Prairie Center

Hangar 61 @ Peña Station

15800 E 121st Ave

5853 Ceylon St

Claro at High Point

12035 Monaco St
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Buffalo Mesa, Commerce City, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,636 | $1,500 | $2,339 |
| Buffalo Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $989 | $3,507 |
| Buffalo Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $1,467 | $4,075 |
| Buffalo Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $1,550 | $7,480 |
| Buffalo Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $2,940 | $2,940 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Buffalo Mesa Neighborhood of Commerce City, CO.
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Cheapest Available Buffalo Mesa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buffalo Mesa area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Conter Estates Senior Apartments priced from $989. Belle Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,409. Here are the most affordable Buffalo Mesa apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conter Estates Senior Apartments | One Bedroom -40% | 1BR, 1BA | $989 |
| Belle Creek Apartments | Belle Creek A1 1 BDRM 1 BATH | 1BR, 1BA | $1,409 |
| Proximo at Pena Station | The Lynx | 1BR, 1BA | $1,467 |
| Enclave Apartments | JASMINE 1 BDRM 1 BATH | 1BR, 1BA | $1,509 |
| AlfaCharlie | Fly | 1BR, 1BA | $1,515 |
| Hangar 61 @ Peña Station | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,521 |
| Ascend at Pena Station | Alpha | Studio, 1BA | $1,527 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath 60% | 2BR, 1BA | $1,528 |
| Emblem Gateway | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,536 |
| Enova | Bluebell | Studio, 1BA | $1,543 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Mesa, CO
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Mesa area is the $1.78 price per square foot C1 Model at Landings at Gateway in the Denver International Airport neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Buffalo Mesa apartment is the Three Bedroom - CL Model at East Range Crossings in the Denver International Airport neighborhood starting at $2,117 with a $1.62 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landings at Gateway | C1 | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.78 |
| East Range Crossings | Three Bedroom - CL | 3BR, 2BA | $1.62 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath 60% | 3BR, 2BA | $1.88 |
| Ascend at Gateway | D1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.90 |
| Sterling Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.69 |
| 6751 E 72nd Pl, Unit F | 6751 E 72nd Pl | 2BR, 1BA | $1.75 |
| Solaire | a1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.04 |
| Camber | 1X1 C | 1BR, 1BA | $2.08 |
| Emblem Gateway | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.08 |
| Enclave Apartments | JASMINE 1 BDRM 1 BATH | 1BR, 1BA | $2.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Buffalo Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buffalo Mesa is under $1,543.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Buffalo Mesa is Conter Estates Senior Apartments which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in Buffalo Mesa costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buffalo Mesa?
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 22 regular apartments in Buffalo Mesa 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 Buffalo Mesa?
Cheap apartments in Buffalo Mesa have an average cost of $184 which is $1,816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo Mesa.
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