Gowanda is a village in New York in the United States and lies partly in Erie County and partly in Cattaraugus County. The population was 2,842 at the 2000 census. The name is a local native term meaning 'almost surrounded by hills' or 'beautiful place among the hills. Gowanda apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Gowanda apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.