
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Prairie, IL from $400 (26 Rentals)
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Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

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Eagles Crest Apartments

Woodland Apartments

The Vue at 7th Apartments
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Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

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Butterworth Apartments

Federal Point

Walcott Manor Apartments

2010 Cedar St
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1319 17th St

118 N Pine St

1218 Cedar St

607 NE 3rd Ave

105 SE 13th St

509 SE 4th St

606 W 3rd St
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1720 18th Ave

605 W 3rd St
Buffalo Prairie, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo Prairie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Buffalo Prairie Studio Apartments | $925 | $583 | $1,475 |
Buffalo Prairie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,076 | $492 | $1,810 |
Buffalo Prairie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $740 | $2,875 |
Buffalo Prairie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $975 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Buffalo Prairie Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo Prairie, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ in the Meadow Lane Add neighborhood priced from $492. Chandler Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $515. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo Prairie apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $492 |
Chandler Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $515 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Vue at 7th Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $780 |
Harrison Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $781 |
Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Prairie, IL and Nearby
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bucktown Lofts | 3 BR/ 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Haven at Parkway | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Village Woods | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Vue at 7th Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo Prairie Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buffalo Prairie?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buffalo Prairie is at Woodland Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Prairie Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Prairie Apartment is $492 at Colorado Senior Lofts 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Buffalo Prairie Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buffalo Prairie is starting from $780 at Walcott Manor Apartments.
What is the most affordable Buffalo Prairie Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Buffalo Prairie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Apartments and starts from $1,050.
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