
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo Mesa Neighborhood of Commerce City, CO from $800 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Buffalo Mesa area of Commerce City.


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Conter Estates Senior Apartments

6490 E 69th Ave

6941 E 75th Ave

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Enova

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North Range Crossings

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6270 Pontiac St

6950 - 6952 Magnolia Street

7382 Oneida Dr

7380 Oneida Dr

7378 Oneida Dr

Avilla Buffalo Run

6446 Monaco St

9758 Laredo St.
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Riverwalk Apartments

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Ladora Modern Apartments

Proximo at Pena Station

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Ascend at Pena Station

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Banyan High Point
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Solaire

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Elevate at Pena Station

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Emblem Gateway

Alexan Pena Station

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AlfaCharlie

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Springs at Pena Station

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Elements at Prairie Center

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East Range Crossings
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Ascend at Gateway

512 2nd St

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Claro at High Point

10110 E 120th Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

10110 E 120th Ave, Unit 5, Unit 5

Hangar 61 @ Peña Station

The Villas at Prairie Center

6153 N Ceylon 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 | $1,574 | $1,459 | $2,311 |
| Buffalo Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $989 | $2,381 |
| Buffalo Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,350 | $2,927 |
| Buffalo Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $1,850 | $6,563 |
| Buffalo Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,382 | $6,382 | $6,382 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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. Riverwalk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,242. Here are the most affordable Buffalo Mesa apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Conter Estates Senior Apartments | One Bedroom -40% | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Ladora Modern Apartments | Crestone Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,386 |
| Proximo at Pena Station | The Lynx | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Enova | Bluebell | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Belle Creek Apartments | Belle Creek A1 1 BDRM 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| Ascend at Pena Station | Alpha | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| Hangar 61 @ Peña Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,478 |
| Sterling Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,482 |
| Banyan High Point | S | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Mesa, CO
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Mesa area is the $1.82 price per square foot D1 Model at Landings at Gateway in the in the Denver International Airport neighborhood starting from $3,049. The second greatest value Buffalo Mesa apartment is the McKenna Model at Canvas at Gateway starting at $3,219 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Denver International Airport 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 | D1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.82 |
| Canvas at Gateway | McKenna | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.18 |
| Sterling Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| East Range Crossings | Two Bedroom - D | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Solaire | a1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Ladora Modern Apartments | Blanca | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Emblem Gateway | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| North Range Crossings | One Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Hangar 61 @ Peña Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath MKT | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,499.
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 $2,850.
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 62 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 $266 which is $2,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo Mesa.
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