
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA from $400 (20 Rentals)
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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 | $918 | $583 | $1,475 |
Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,094 | $650 | $1,810 |
Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $695 | $2,875 |
Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $995 | $2,400 |
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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $625. 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Breckenridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA and Nearby
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Haven at Parkway starting at $1,275 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Rock Riverfront 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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Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Haven at Parkway | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
121 2nd St E, Unit 5 | 121 2nd St E | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
The Vue at 7th Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.96 |
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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 Candlelight Court listed at $625.
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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