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property at 127 Merrimac St

$450

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127 Merrimac St

BuffaloNY14214
property at 220 Pleasant View Dr

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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220 Pleasant View Dr

LancasterNY14086

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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
Gress Apartments3210 Walden Ave2BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, NY

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.56 price per square foot BUE - East Model at Park Lane Apartments in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,992. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the 3DR Model at Town Center Apartments starting at $2,232 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. 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.
Park Lane ApartmentsBUE - East2BR,2BA$1.56
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
Southwind Landing Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster

What type of rentals are currently available in Lancaster?

There are currently 119 Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, NY with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,095. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lancaster ranging from $450 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lancaster?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lancaster ranges from $450 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,005.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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