
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY from $358 (235 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Erie County.


Princeton Court Apartments

Southwind Landing Senior Apartments

Bellamy Commons

Alberta Place

Ellicott Town Center

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41 Landers Rd, Unit 15

96 Fredro St

42 E Spring St

ELIM Townhouses
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467 Wyoming Ave

True Bethel Townhomes

Woodland Place

Camelot Court Apartments

Hyde Park Apartments

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

Franklin Street Apartments

125 Purdy St

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140 North St, Unit 314

85 Klas Ave
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240 Timon St, Unit 1st floor back

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878 Prospect Ave, Unit Front Upper

Claire Court Apartments

Hertel Park Senior Residences

2668 Elmwood Ave

131 Allen St

Wynterbrooke Apartments

Parkview Apartments

197 Cable St, Unit Upper

127 Franklin St
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294 S Elmwood Ave

295 Leroy Ave, Unit Fl.2

315 Linwood Ave

Baseline Manor Apartments

2425 Delaware Ave

Black Rock Village

2421 Delaware Ave

Kenmore Tudors

Windwood Place Apartments

Fairmount Apartments
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57 Park St, Unit 57 park

384 Breckenridge St, Unit 1

Ransom Court

Bethel Estates 62 +

Edge Park Apartments

University Court Apartment

Fox Trace Apartments

Lincoln Square Apartments

The Buffalo Lafayette

Chatsworth Place Apartments
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Erie County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Erie County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County Studio Apartments | $1,322 | $358 | $1,989 |
| Erie County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $376 | $5,368 |
| Erie County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $445 | $3,300 |
| Erie County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $715 | $3,937 |
| Erie County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $646 | $3,516 |
| Erie County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $2,327 | $2,327 |
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Cheapest Available Erie County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Princeton Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood priced from $498. Southwind Landing Senior Apartments in the Cheektowaga neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $498 |
| Southwind Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Claire Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $904 |
| 131 Allen St | studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Baseline Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Black Rock Village | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Kenmore Tudors | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY
As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.16 price per square foot 245 Union St Model at 245 Union St, Unit 1 in the in the Hamburg neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 390 Linwood Ave Model at 390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,850 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Hamlin Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Erie County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 Union St, Unit 1 | 245 Union St | 2BR,2BA | $0.16 |
| 390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4 | 390 Linwood Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Sean Riley Apartments | 3/1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Village Pines Apartments | 2 Bed- 2 Level | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| 395 Davey St, Unit Upper | 395 Davey St | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Campus Walk One | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Monarch 716 | 2x2 B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| 384 Breckenridge St, Unit 1 | 384 Breckenridge St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Claire Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Southwind Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Erie County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Erie County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Erie County is at 131 Allen St listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Erie County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Erie County Apartment is $498 at Princeton Court Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Erie County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Erie County is starting from $633 at Southwind Landing Senior Apartments.
What is the most affordable Erie County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Erie County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Claire Court Apartments and starts from $1,023.
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