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Lancaster, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodland Place 55+ in the Bellevue neighborhood priced from $800. Briarcliff Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland Place 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Briarcliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Katie's Place1 bedroom, 1st floor1BR,1BA$1,335
Park Lane ApartmentsAL - West1BR,1BA$1,380
Sylvia’s Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,405

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, NY and Nearby

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.40 price per square foot Unit B Model at The Tennyson in the in the East Amherst Williamsville neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the 7170 Transit Rd Model at 7170 Transit Rd, Unit #2 starting at $1,795 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the East Amherst Williamsville 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.
The TennysonUnit B2BR,2BA$1.40
7170 Transit Rd, Unit #27170 Transit Rd2BR,1BA$1.28
Brookhaven ApartmentsBU2BR,2BA$1.43
Coventry ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Upper w/ Storage2BR,2BA$1.69
Town Center Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.65
The BelvedereVista1BR,1BA$1.71
Edgewater Apartment Homes1 bedroom with a den1BR,1BA$1.66
Brickstone Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.61
The LexingtonLuxury 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Woodland Place 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster

What type of rentals are currently available in Lancaster?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, NY with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,038. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lancaster ranging from $450 to $6,750.

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 $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,050.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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