
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo Mesa Neighborhood of Commerce City, CO from $800 (45 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

6751 E 72nd Pl

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Range at Reunion

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Enclave Apartments

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North Range Crossings

6890 Monaco St
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7421 Oneida St

9505 E 107th Pl

18197 E 96th Ave

6950 - 6952 Magnolia Street

Enova

Avilla Buffalo Run

7496 Locust St

10962 E 96th Pl

19909 E 61st Dr
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Riverwalk Apartments

Proximo at Pena Station

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Ascend at Pena Station

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Belle Creek Apartments

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Camber Apartments

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Springs at Pena Station

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Sterling Park Apartments

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East Range Crossings

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Elevate at Pena Station
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Emblem Gateway

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AlfaCharlie

Alexan Pena Station

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Solaire

Banyan High Point

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Elements at Prairie Center

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Ladora Modern Apartments

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Ascend at Gateway

512 2nd St
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Claro at High Point

6153 N Ceylon St

12023 Monaco St

Furnished Studio-Denver International Airport

10110 E 120th Ave, Unit 4

10110 E 120th Ave, Unit 5

Hangar 61 @ Peña Station

5800 N Tower Dr

The Villas at Prairie Center
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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 | $1,804 | $1,459 | $2,386 |
| Buffalo Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $989 | $2,927 |
| Buffalo Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,238 | $1,100 | $3,085 |
| Buffalo Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,850 | $7,363 |
| Buffalo Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,028 | $2,045 | $3,795 |
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There are currently 45 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. Proximo at Pena Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,420. 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 |
| Proximo at Pena Station | The Pixie | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Ascend at Pena Station | Alpha | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| Belle Creek Apartments | Belle Creek A1 1 BDRM 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Camber Apartments | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,493 |
| Hangar 61 @ Peña Station | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,497 |
| Springs at Pena Station | Studio Grand Courtyard | Studio,1BA | $1,511 |
| Sterling Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,526 |
| East Range Crossings | One Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
| Elevate at Pena Station | 1BRK1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Mesa, CO
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Mesa area is the $1.85 price per square foot D1 Model at Landings at Gateway in the in the Denver International Airport neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value Buffalo Mesa apartment is the The Latimer Model at Canvas at Prairie Center starting at $2,860 with a $1.93 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 | D1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.85 |
| Canvas at Prairie Center | The Latimer | 3BR,3BA | $1.93 |
| North Range Crossings | Three Bedroom - C | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Sterling Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath 60% | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Solaire | a1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Elements at Prairie Center | Roxborough | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| AlfaCharlie | Ascent | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Emblem Gateway | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| East Range Crossings | One Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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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 $1,549.
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 $3,245.
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 34 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 $225 which is $3,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo Mesa.
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