
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo Mesa Neighborhood of Commerce City, CO from $800 (13 Rentals)
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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 | $1,645 | $1,286 | $2,042 |
| Buffalo Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $989 | $2,521 |
| Buffalo Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $1,179 | $2,816 |
| Buffalo Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,850 | $6,726 |
| Buffalo Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,426 | $5,426 | $5,426 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 13 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. Ascend at Pena Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,286. 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 |
| Ascend at Pena Station | Alpha | Studio,1BA | $1,286 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
| Hangar 61 @ Peña Station | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,338 |
| Proximo at Pena Station | The Pixie | 1BR,1BA | $1,342 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Mesa, CO
As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Mesa area is the $1.81 price per square foot C2 Model at Landings at Gateway in the in the Denver International Airport neighborhood starting from $3,349. The second greatest value Buffalo Mesa apartment is the Three Bedroom - C Model at North Range Crossings starting at $2,054 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Tucson Estates 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 | C2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
| North Range Crossings | Three Bedroom - C | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Elements at Prairie Center | Eldorado | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Sterling Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| East Range Crossings | Two Bedroom - B | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Elevate at Pena Station | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Solaire | a1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Emblem Gateway | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Enclave Apartments | JASMINE 1 BDRM 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Hangar 61 @ Peña Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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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 $1,515.
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 $5,426.
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 74 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 $335 which is $5,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo Mesa.
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