
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna, NY from $500 (62 Rentals)
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151 Center St

12 Knowlton Ave

26 Milnor Ave

57 Kirby Ave, Unit Apt 1

1654 Abbott Rd

Orchard Place Senior Apartments

586 Martin Rd

187 Melrose

85 Klas Ave
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105 Fernald Ave

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40 Ryan St, Unit Ryan

111 Southside Pkwy

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Antrim Apartments

Ivybrooke Crossing

South City Apartments

Steeple Bay Estates

4227 E Allen St, Unit 4

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220 Stevenson St, Unit Lower Front

122 Spaulding St
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131 Southside Pkwy, Unit 3

8 Heussy Ave, Unit Lower

50 Ryan St

109 Spaulding St

678 Ridge Rd

34 Latona Ct

4 St Johns Pl

3447 James Ave, Unit 4

161 Edson St

Arbor Meadows
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114 Woodside Ave, Unit LOWER APARTMENT

43 Nason Pkwy

151 Amber St

700 Hopkins St

Regency Court

61 Princeton Pl

76 Hammerschmidt Ave

21 Amber St

4227 E Allen St, Unit 3

215 Stevenson St, Unit Upper
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40 Geary St

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109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper

48 Payne Ave, Unit 1st Floor

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Camelot Village

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Oakwood Grove
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lackawanna?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lackawanna 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $900 | $2,300 |
| Cheap Lackawanna 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $735 | $2,210 |
| Cheap Lackawanna 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $1,100 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Lackawanna Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lackawanna, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Antrim Apartments in the South Buffalo neighborhood priced from $1,050. Steeple Bay Estates in the South Buffalo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lackawanna apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Apartments | Retreat | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Steeple Bay Estates | 2BD1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Colonial Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ivybrooke Crossing | Two Bedroom Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Orchard Place Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Seneca Pointe Senior Apartments | 1BDL | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
| Ebenezer Luxe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna, NY
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lackawanna area is the $1.15 price per square foot 109 Unger Ave Model at 109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper in the in the South Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Lackawanna apartment is the Two Bedroom Upper Model at Ivybrooke Crossing starting at $1,280 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the South Abbott neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lackawanna apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Unger Ave, Unit Upper | 109 Unger Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Ivybrooke Crossing | Two Bedroom Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Ebenezer Luxe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Steeple Bay Estates | 2BD1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Orchard Place Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Seneca Pointe Senior Apartments | 1BDS | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Antrim Apartments | Retreat | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lackawanna Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lackawanna Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lackawanna Apartment is $1,370 at Orchard Place Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lackawanna Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lackawanna is starting from $1,050 at Antrim Apartments.
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