
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY from $300 (277 Rentals)
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Southwind Landing Senior Apartments

Bellamy Commons

Alberta Place

340 Elmwood Ave

Ellicott Town Center

Riley Brook Apartments

42 E Spring St

ELIM Townhouses

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87 S Main St, Unit 4 lower rear
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252 Ontario St

True Bethel Townhomes

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107 Baynes St, Unit baynes

The Residence on North

95 Westminster Ave

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373 Esser Ave, Unit 3

Woodland Place

58 Trinity Pl

Hartford Place Senior Apartments 55+

Camelot Court Apartments
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Franklin Street Apartments

260 Morgan St

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1661 Clinton St, Unit lower

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43 Riverside Ave, Unit 1

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

Hertel Park Senior Residences

2668 Elmwood Ave

Sheldon Apartments

Wynterbrooke Apartments

35 N Ellicott St
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878 Prospect Ave, Unit Front Upper

130 Parkdale Ave

136 Parkdale Ave

Claire Court Apartments

Delta Garden Apartments

Country Glenn Apartments

Kenmore Tudors

Washington Square Apartments

294 S Elmwood Ave

76 Tracy St
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Baseline Manor Apartments

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Peace Bridge Place

Parkview Apartments

277 Linwood Ave

Oakwood Grove

131 Allen St

487 Berkshire Ave

56 Peoria St

455 Franklin St

109 Spaulding St
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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 | $1,334 | $358 | $2,300 |
| Erie County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $376 | $5,935 |
| Erie County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $445 | $5,000 |
| Erie County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $849 | $3,500 |
| Erie County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $755 | $4,200 |
| Erie County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $1,400 | $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 Southwind Landing Senior Apartments in the Bellevue neighborhood priced from $550. Camelot Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwind Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Camelot Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Lower | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Hertel Park Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Sheldon Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Claire Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $904 |
| Country Glenn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, NY
As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.40 price per square foot 107 Baynes St Model at 107 Baynes St, Unit baynes in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 2 Bed- 2 Level Model at Village Pines Apartments starting at $1,670 with a $0.88 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Baynes St, Unit baynes | 107 Baynes St | 2BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| Village Pines Apartments | 2 Bed- 2 Level | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| 337 Saint Lawrence Ave, Unit 2 | 337 Saint Lawrence Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 4778 Rogers Rd, Unit Lower | 4778 Rogers Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Monarch 716 Student Living | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.40 |
| 5330 Seneca St | 5330 Seneca St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 94 Box Ave, Unit #3 | 94 Box Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Campus Walk One | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| 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 Country Glenn Apartments 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 $550 at Southwind Landing Senior 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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