Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA from $400 (32 Rentals)
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2323-3030 31st Ave

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1319 17th St

1604 30th St

606 W 3rd St

3637 Johnson Ave

1701 25th St

2218 Emerald Dr

803 5th Ave

1721 W 16th St

1607 W 2nd St

607 5th St
Buffalo, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Buffalo Studio Apartments | $927 | $625 | $1,475 |
Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,059 | $650 | $1,890 |
Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $695 | $2,725 |
Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $995 | $2,500 |
Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $620. Candlelight Court in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
Candlelight Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Walcott Manor Apartments | 1 BR/ BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
LaFayette Square | The Vega | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
Breckenridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA and Nearby
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome - 2 Car Garage Model at 29th Street Townhomes in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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29th Street Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome - 2 Car Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
LaFayette Square | The Fairlane | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Candlelight Court | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Walcott Manor Apartments | 1 BR/ BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Getting Around Buffalo, IA
Walk Score®
24 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buffalo?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buffalo is at Woodland Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment is $620 at RIVERWALK LOFTS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Buffalo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buffalo is starting from $720 at LaFayette Square.
What is the most affordable Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Apartments and starts from $1,050.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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