Lackawanna is a city in Erie County, New York, USA, located just south of the city of Buffalo in the western part of New York state. The population was 19,064 at the 2000 census. The name derives from the Lackawanna River. The City of Lackawanna is in the western part of the county. Lackawanna apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Lackawanna apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.