Cheap Homes for Rent in Erie County, PA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Erie County.

property at 2204 Pear St

$600

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$600

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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2204 Pear St

EriePA16510

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property at 612 Hess Ave

$850

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$850

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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612 Hess Ave

EriePA16503

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property at 23 Mindi Ct

$1,050

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Mindi Ct

EriePA16510
property at 1060 E 24th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1060 E 24th St

EriePA16503

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Cheapest Available Erie County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie County, PA is a Studio unit found at 301w8th in the Frontier neighborhood priced from $635. Willow Commons Apartments in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $744. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
301w8thStudioStudio,1BA$635
Willow Commons Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$744
Carleton Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
3535 State St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA

As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.81 price per square foot 645 W 8th St Model at 645 W 8th St, Unit 645 West 8th Street in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 819 Cherry St Model at 819 Cherry St, Unit Cherry St. starting at $1,050 with a $0.75 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.
645 W 8th St, Unit 645 West 8th Street645 W 8th St3BR,1BA$0.81
819 Cherry St, Unit Cherry St.819 Cherry St3BR,1BA$0.75
2903 Hudson Rd, Unit 12903 Hudson Rd2BR,1BA$0.85
350 Norman Way, Unit 350350 Norman Way2BR,1BA$0.73
519 E 9th St, Unit 1519 E 9th St3BR,1BA$0.68
801 Hess Ave, Unit 2nd Floor801 Hess Ave3BR,1BA$0.65
1008 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor1008 W 7th St3BR,1BA$0.82
205 E 3rd St, Unit 205205 E 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.85
930 E 26th St, Unit 2nd Floor930 E 26th St2BR,1BA$0.81
Willow Commons Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Erie County

What type of rentals are currently available in Erie County?

There are currently 394 Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,950. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie County ranging from $600 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Erie County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Erie County ranges from $600 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,428.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Erie County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Erie County range from $605 to $2,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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