Cheap Homes for Rent in Erie County, PA from $600 (24 Rentals)

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

property at 2971 W 12th St
$600
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2971 W 12th St

EriePA16505
property at 330 E 12th St
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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330 E 12th St, Unit 2nd floor

330 E 12th St
EriePA16503
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property at 702 Sedgwick Rd
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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702 Sedgwick Rd

WaterfordPA16441
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property at 223 W 29th St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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223 W 29th St

EriePA16508

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property at 20 W 31st St
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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20 W 31st St

EriePA16508

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Erie County, PA

As of September 25, 2026 the best value rental home in the Erie County area is the $0.67 price per square foot 402 Myrtle St Model at 402 Myrtle St in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Erie County rental home is the 303 Meadville St Model at 303 Meadville St in the Edinboro neighborhood starting at $1,500 with a $0.88 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Erie County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
402 Myrtle St402 Myrtle St4BR, 1BA$0.67
303 Meadville St303 Meadville St3BR, 1.5BA$0.88
2734 W 34th Street2734 W 34th Street3BR, 2BA$1.41
237 W 3rd St237 W 3rd St3BR, 1BA$0.64
910 E 31st St910 E 31st St3BR, 1BA$1.12
545 W 17th St, Unit Rear House545 W 17th St4BR, 1BA$0.91
5460 West Rd5460 West Rd3BR, 1BA$1.40
330 E 12th St, Unit 2nd floor330 E 12th St2BR, 1BA$0.84
223 W 29th St223 W 29th St1BR, 1BA$1.02
702 Sedgwick Rd702 Sedgwick Rd2BR, 2BA$0.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Erie County

What type of rentals are currently available in Erie County?

There are currently 399 Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA with pricing that ranges from $440 to $3,020. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie County ranging from $600 to $4,500.

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 $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,280.

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 $950 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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