Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, NY from $500 (47 Rentals)

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property at 220 Pleasant View Dr

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

220 Pleasant View Dr

LancasterNY14086

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70 Holland Ave, Unit Lower
$1,500
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

70 Holland Ave, Unit Lower

70 Holland AveLancaster, NY 14086
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Brickstone Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brickstone Manor

11 Robert DrLancaster, NY 14086
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473 Aurora St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

473 Aurora St

473 Aurora StLancaster, NY 14086

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property at 127 Merrimac St

$450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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127 Merrimac St

BuffaloNY14214
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Rock Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Garden

9735 Main StClarence, NY 14031
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Sky Harbor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sky Harbor

4925 Genesee StCheektowaga, NY 14225
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Terrace Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Park Apartments

591 Terrace BlvdDepew, NY 14043
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The Flats on French
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on French

1295-1331 French RdDepew, NY 14043
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Gateway Apartments II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments II

4989 Genesee StCheektowaga, NY 14225
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5841 Transit Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5841 Transit Rd

5841 Transit RdDepew, NY 14043

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Lancaster, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Southwind Landing Senior Apartments in the Bellevue neighborhood priced from $550. Briarcliff Apartments in the Bellevue neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southwind Landing Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$550
Briarcliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$970
BlossomwoodTwo Bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$1,177
Lancaster Commons Senior ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Park Lane ApartmentsBU - West2BR,1BA$1,445
Dannybrook Apartments2 Bedroom Garden Apartment2BR,1BA$1,475
Gress Apartments3210 Walden Ave2BR,1BA$1,475
Windsong Place ApartmentsA Plan - 1 Bed/1 Bath *1BR,1BA$1,537
The LexingtonLuxury 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, NY

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3DR Model at Town Center Apartments in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,232. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the 5827 Broadway St Model at 5827 Broadway St, Unit 202 starting at $2,000 with a $1.63 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town Center Apartments3DR3BR,2BA$1.76
5827 Broadway St, Unit 2025827 Broadway St2BR,1BA$1.63
The BelvedereVista1BR,1BA$1.78
Willow Square of ClarenceTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.80
BlossomwoodTwo Bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$1.31
39 Lake Ave, Unit 39 Lake Ave39 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
Dannybrook Apartments2 Bedroom Garden Apartment2BR,1.5BA$1.69
The LexingtonLuxury 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Park Lane ApartmentsBU - West2BR,1BA$1.70
Southwind Landing Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lancaster Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lancaster Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lancaster Apartment is $550 at Southwind Landing Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lancaster Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lancaster is starting from $633 at Southwind Landing Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodside Villas and starts from $2,199.

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