
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie County, OH from $300 (21 Rentals)
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628 E Madison St

515 W Washington St, Unit 3

Eagle's Pine Apartments

Clinton Square

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Monticello Arms

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Erie County, OH 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 | $1,003 | $659 | $1,310 |
| Erie County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $744 | $2,055 |
| Erie County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $680 | $3,515 |
| Erie County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $975 | $5,023 |
| Erie County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,323 | $1,099 | $7,955 |
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Cheapest Available Erie County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie County, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Clinton Square in the Perkins Township neighborhood priced from $875. Eagle's Pine Apartments in the Downtown Sandusky neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Eagle's Pine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Village Square Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Falcon Point Lofts | BREAKERS | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Timbers Edge | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, OH
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $1.51 price per square foot Forestwood Model at Redwood Vermilion in the in the Vermilion Township neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the Unit 2 Furnished Model at Schmidt Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Downtown Sandusky 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Vermilion | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Schmidt Apartments | Unit 2 Furnished | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Shore Club | 3 Bed 2 Bath Marina - Luxury | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Timbers Edge | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Hunters Marsh Villas | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 2 Car Direct | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Bogart Landing | 3 BR | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Stony Ridge Manor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 515 W Washington St, Unit 3 | 515 W Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Village Square Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Clinton Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Erie County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Erie County?
The cheapest apartment in Erie County is Clinton Square which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Erie County costs $6,915.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Erie County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Erie County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Erie County?
Cheap apartments in Erie County have an average cost of $230 which is $6,685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Erie County.
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