Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo Mesa Neighborhood of Commerce City, CO from $900 (16 Rentals)

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Buffalo Mesa, Commerce City, CO Local Guide

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 priced from $924. Belle Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here are the most affordable Buffalo Mesa apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Conter Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$924
Belle Creek ApartmentsBelle Creek A1 1 BDRM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,269
Sterling Park Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,365
Riverwalk ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath MKT1BR,1BA$1,422
Enclave ApartmentsJASMINE 1 BDRM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Mesa, CO

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Mesa area is the $1.86 price per square foot TH Type 1 Model at Ascend at Gateway in the in the Denver International Airport neighborhood starting from $3,175. The second greatest value Buffalo Mesa apartment is the Three Bedroom - CL Model at East Range Crossings starting at $1,930 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Denver International Airport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascend at GatewayTH Type 13BR,2.5BA$1.86
East Range CrossingsThree Bedroom - CL3BR,2BA$1.47
North Range CrossingsThree Bedroom - E-XL3BR,2BA$1.54
Sterling Park Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.42
Riverwalk ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath 60%2BR,1BA$2.15
Conter Estates2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.72
Ladora Modern ApartmentsBlanca1BR,1BA$2.16
Emblem GatewayA11BR,1BA$2.16
Elements at Prairie CenterStagecoach1BR,1BA$2.22
Enclave ApartmentsMARIGOLD 1 BDRM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Buffalo Mesa, Commerce City, CO

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Commerce City, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeastern Denver. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Buffalo Mesa Neighborhood in Commerce City, CO

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,611.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Buffalo Mesa is Conter Estates which is listed at $924, while the average apartment in Buffalo Mesa costs $3,524.

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 29 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 $243 which is $3,281 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo Mesa.

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