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Belle Village
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Belle Village

1250-1260 Belle Village Dr NErie, PA 16509
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Elgin, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at University Gate in the Walczak Park neighborhood priced from $620. Drake Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Gate4 Bed Upgraded4BR,2BA$620
Drake Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$680
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Meadows1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Bayit Edinboro1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
The Reserve at MillcreekOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$850
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$850
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$900
Lovell Place1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, PA and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.08 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome - A Model at Granite Ridge Apartments in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the 3 Bedroom Apartment Model at Arneman Place starting at $1,251 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Granite Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome - A3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Arneman Place3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BA$0.99
Carriage Hill Townhouses2 bedroom / 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.19
University Gate3 Bed upgraded3BR,2BA$0.62
Hudson LoftsThe Beacon2BR,2BA$1.34
The Meadows2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Lovell Place1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Bayit Edinboro2 Bedroom Electricity Included2BR,1BA$1.22
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Getting Around Elgin, PA

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elgin Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment is $750 at Lighthouse Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elgin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is starting from $670 at University Gate.

What is the most affordable Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Gate and starts from $630.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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