Cheektowaga is a town in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 94,019. The name comes from the Iroquoian word Ji-ik-do-wa-gah, meaning the place of the crab apple tree. Cheektowaga has a large Polish-American community, about 39.9% of population is of Polish heritage. Cheektowaga apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Cheektowaga apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.