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Buffalo, IA Local Guide

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. Carriage Hill Apartments in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Candlelight CourtStudioStudio,1BA$625
Woodland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Breckenridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 BR/ 2 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bucktown Lofts3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.17
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
Walcott Manor Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.98
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
The Vue at 7th Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$1.10
The Hendrix Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95
Candlelight CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$0.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo

What type of rentals are currently available in Buffalo?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, IA with pricing that ranges from $583 to $2,875. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo ranging from $650 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Buffalo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Buffalo ranges from $650 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,152.

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