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Lancaster, NY Area Guide

A great area for families, Lancaster has an impressive park system

Historic Family-Friendly Small Business New York

Just 14 miles from Buffalo is the town of Lancaster. Incorporated in 1833, this community is constantly expanding and is a great area for families. In addition to an impressive park system, numerous historic structures still dot Lancaster including the Warren Hull House and the Little Red Schoolhouse.

When you live in this Erie County town, you’re in close proximity to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Walden Galleria Mall, and Interstate 90. Residents enjoy the restaurants and small businesses on Broadway and Walden Avenue, which are just minutes from Lancaster apartments. The community country club is right down the road from Cosmo Lake Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lancaster, NY is $1,373 for one bedroom, $1,763 for two bedrooms, and $2,143 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lancaster has decreased by -7.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,373/month
849 Sq Ft
House
$2,107/month
1,434 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lancaster, NY is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

32 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hillview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Como Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

William Street School

Public

Grades K-5

Lancaster Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Lancaster High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center
  • Knox Farm State Park

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Buffalo Niagara International
  • Niagara Falls International

Top Apartments in Lancaster

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.