Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA from $500 (92 Rentals)

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The Bowie Apartments
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$750 - $1,025
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$600 - $875
Required Monthly Fees
$150
Total Monthly Price
$750 - $1,025
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Bowie Apartments

16 W 10th StErie, PA 16501
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  • Low Income
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The Reserve at Millcreek
$865 - $1,080
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$800 - $1,015
Required Monthly Fees
$65
Total Monthly Price
$865 - $1,080
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Reserve at Millcreek

1717 Kuntz RdErie, PA 16509
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  • Utilities Included

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Shoreline Apartments
$900 - $1,295
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$825 - $1,220
Required Monthly Fees
$75
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$900 - $1,295
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shoreline Apartments

113 Baer DrErie, PA 16505
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  • Utilities Included
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531 E 28th St, Unit 531
$925
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$925
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$925
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531 E 28th St, Unit 531

531 E 28th StErie, PA 16504
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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 priced from $620. Willow Commons Apartments in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $704. 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
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$704
The Meadows1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
West Ridge Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA

As of March 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.75 price per square foot 541 W 9th St Model at 541 W 9th St in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 3612 Holland St Model at 3612 Holland St, Unit 3612 starting at $775 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the Glenwood 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.
541 W 9th St541 W 9th St2BR,1BA$0.75
3612 Holland St, Unit 36123612 Holland St2BR,1BA$0.43
Hudson LoftsThe Nittany4BR,4BA$0.77
547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547547 W 5th St3BR,1BA$0.89
531 E 28th St, Unit 531531 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.77
3611 Maple St, Unit 1st floor3611 Maple St2BR,1BA$0.78
457 W 5th St, Unit 2nd Floor457 W 5th St2BR,1BA$0.71
University Gate3 Bed upgraded3BR,2BA$0.62
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
1318 E 9th St, Unit 21318 E 9th St2BR,1BA$0.89

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 $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Erie County Apartment is $704 at Willow Commons 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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