
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna, NY from $500 (51 Rentals)
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12 Knowlton Ave

1654 Abbott Rd

Orchard Place Senior Apartments

5 Warsaw St

586 Martin Rd

396 Sudbury Rd

42 Princeton Pl

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378 N Legion Dr

111 Southside Pkwy
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105 Fernald Ave

12 Latona Ct

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Antrim Apartments

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78 Portland St, Unit Charming apartment, Unit Charming apartment

Ivybrooke Crossing

South City Apartments

Steeple Bay Estates

109 Spaulding St

89 Macamley St

43 Nason Pkwy
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Regency Court

1927 Seneca St

39 Aldrich Pl

161 Edson St

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359 Marilla St, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

667 Indian Church Rd, Unit APT 3

700 Hopkins St

46 Kirkwood Dr

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43 Mount Vernon Ave, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

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67 Olcott Ave, Unit Upper, Unit Upper
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127 Langner Rd

252 Cumberland Ave

Orchard Park Road Apartments

Camelot Village

Downing Apartments

Coach Lite Village Apartments

44 Rich

Royal York Garden Apartments

Knowlton Apartments

Oakwood Grove
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562 Wilson St

156 James St

102 Macamley St

228 Adams St

Arbor Meadows

243 Niagara St

Park Place Townhomes

1119 Sycamore St

Colonial Court Apartments

344 Elmwood Ave
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Lackawanna, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lackawanna?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lackawanna 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $800 | $2,500 |
| Cheap Lackawanna 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $950 | $2,210 |
| Cheap Lackawanna 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $1,200 | $1,850 |
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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 Steeple Bay Estates in the South Buffalo neighborhood priced from $1,100. Orchard Place Senior Apartments in the South Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lackawanna apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeple Bay Estates | 2BD1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Orchard Place Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Ivybrooke Crossing | Two Bedroom Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Park Place Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| Seneca Pointe Senior Apartments | 1BDL | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Ebenezer Luxe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna, NY
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lackawanna area is the $1.48 price per square foot 126 Main St Model at 126 Main St, Unit Lower unit in the in the South Abbott neighborhood starting from $1,850. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Main St, Unit Lower unit | 126 Main St | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Ivybrooke Crossing | Two Bedroom Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Ebenezer Luxe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 378 N Legion Dr | 378 N Legion Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Steeple Bay Estates | 2BD1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Orchard Place Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Seneca Pointe Senior Apartments | 1BDS | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Park Place Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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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 $1,265 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 $1,100 at Steeple Bay Estates.
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