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St James Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Manor

2611 Pearl AveErie, PA 16510
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Country Gables
1 Bedroom Apartments

Country Gables

9860 W Lake RdLake City, PA 16423
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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
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440-444 W 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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Cheapest Available Erie County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie County, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at University Gate in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood priced from $620. Lighthouse Apartments in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Gate4 Bed Upgraded4BR,2BA$620
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Meadows1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
West Ridge Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Bayit Edinboro1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
The Reserve at MillcreekOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$850
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.64 price per square foot 330 Sassafras St Model at 330 Sassafras St, Unit 2 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 925 W 10th St Model at 925 W 10th St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,100 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Erie County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Sassafras St, Unit 2330 Sassafras St3BR,2BA$0.64
925 W 10th St, Unit 2nd floor925 W 10th St2BR,1BA$0.59
Arneman Place3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BA$0.83
10052 Railroad St, Unit Apartment #110052 Railroad St3BR,1BA$1.05
1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 10331033 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.86
University Gate3 Bed upgraded3BR,2BA$0.62
237 W 21st St, Unit 3237 W 21st St3BR,1BA$0.90
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
532 E 22nd St, Unit 2532 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$0.94
342 W 21st St, Unit 3342 W 21st St2BR,1BA$0.97

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 The Bowie Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Erie County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Erie County Apartment is $750 at Lighthouse 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 $670 at University Gate.

What is the most affordable Erie County Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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