
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo Mesa Neighborhood of Commerce City, CO from $800 (36 Rentals)
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7131 E 60th Way

6751 E 72nd Pl

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Enclave Apartments

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Amble at First Creek

10593 Joplin St

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Range at Reunion

6252 Pontiac St

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North Range Crossings
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11584 Oswego St

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Avilla Buffalo Run

19909 E 61st Dr

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Riverwalk Apartments

Proximo at Pena Station

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Belle Creek Apartments

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Springs at Pena Station
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AlfaCharlie

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Ascend at Pena Station

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Emblem Gateway

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Camber

Banyan High Point

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Solaire

Alexan Pena Station

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Elevate at Pena Station

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Sterling Park Apartments
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Elements at Prairie Center

The Villas at Prairie Center

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Ladora Modern Apartments

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Ascend at Gateway

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East Range Crossings

10110 E 120th Ave, Unit 4

10110 E 120th Ave, Unit 5

Hangar 61 @ Peña Station

5800 N Tower Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,717 | $1,526 | $2,429 |
| Buffalo Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $989 | $2,527 |
| Buffalo Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $1,446 | $3,216 |
| Buffalo Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,750 | $8,135 |
| Buffalo Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $2,600 | $5,003 |
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There are currently 36 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. Hangar 61 @ Peña Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,443. 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 |
| Hangar 61 @ Peña Station | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,443 |
| Belle Creek Apartments | Belle Creek A1 1 BDRM 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1,496 |
| Enova | Bluebell | Studio,1BA | $1,510 |
| AlfaCharlie | Fly | 1BR,1BA | $1,516 |
| Ascend at Pena Station | Alpha | Studio,1BA | $1,526 |
| Emblem Gateway | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,534 |
| Proximo at Pena Station | The Pixie | 1BR,1BA | $1,534 |
| Camber | 1X1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Mesa, CO
As of August 04, 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 in the Denver International Airport neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Buffalo Mesa apartment is the The Kilby Model at Canvas at Prairie Center starting at $3,250 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Hughes Station neighborhood. 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. |
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| Landings at Gateway | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.78 |
| Canvas at Prairie Center | The Kilby | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.96 |
| North Range Crossings | Three Bedroom - C | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Elevate at Pena Station | 2BRE | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Ascend at Gateway | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| East Range Crossings | Two Bedroom - D | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Solaire | b2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Elements at Prairie Center | Ridgway | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Sterling Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
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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 $1,535.
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 $1,970.
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 26 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 $198 which is $1,772 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo Mesa.
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