Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, NY from $500 (50 Rentals)

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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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$1,600

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127 Merrimac St

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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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Lancer Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancer Court

2550 George Urban BlvdDepew, NY 14043
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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
The Claremount Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$990
BlossomwoodTwo Bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$1,177
Park Lane ApartmentsAL - West1BR,1BA$1,208
Katie's Place1 bedroom, 2nd floor1BR,1BA$1,283
Lancaster Commons Senior ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Park Lane South ApartmentsBM - West2BR,1BA$1,398
Dannybrook Apartments2 Bedroom Garden Apartment2BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, NY

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.80 price per square foot Three Bedroom - Lower w/ Fireplace Model at Coventry Apartments in the in the East Amherst Williamsville neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhomes Model at The Townhomes at Pleasant Meadows starting at $2,020 with a $1.74 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.
Coventry ApartmentsThree Bedroom - Lower w/ Fireplace3BR,2BA$1.80
The Townhomes at Pleasant Meadows2 Bedroom Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.74
Town Center Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.70
The BelvedereVista1BR,1BA$1.78
BlossomwoodTwo Bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$1.31
77 Aurora St, Unit Upper Front77 Aurora St2BR,1BA$1.11
Dannybrook Apartments2 Bedroom Garden Apartment2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Park Lane ApartmentsBM - West2BR,1BA$1.64
The Claremount Apartments 62+1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60
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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