Cheap Homes for Rent in Erie County, PA from $800 (28 Rentals)

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property at 2219 Chestnut St

$850

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$850
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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2219 Chestnut St, Unit 2217

2219 Chestnut St
EriePA16502

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 23 Mindi Ct

$1,050

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

23 Mindi Ct

EriePA16510
property at 31 Rena Dr

$1,050

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Rena Dr

EriePA16510
property at 633 E 11th 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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633 E 11th St

EriePA16503

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 2679 Cherry St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2679 Cherry St

EriePA16508

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Cheapest Available Erie County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3535 State St in the Glenwood neighborhood priced from $750. Park Row Apartments in the Frontier 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
3535 State St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.68 price per square foot 541 W 9th St Model at 541 W 9th St in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 2624 Chestnut St Model at 2624 Chestnut St, Unit 2624 Chestnut Street starting at $900 with a $0.50 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.
541 W 9th St541 W 9th St2BR,1BA$0.68
2624 Chestnut St, Unit 2624 Chestnut Street2624 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.50
819 Cherry St, Unit Cherry St.819 Cherry St3BR,1BA$0.75
801 Hess Ave, Unit 1st Floor801 Hess Ave3BR,1BA$0.65
351 W 8th St, Unit #2 Up351 W 8th St2BR,1BA$0.81
1035 E 28th St, Unit 10351035 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.85
540 E 7th St540 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.83
805 Hess Ave805 Hess AveStudio ,1BA$0.89
1318 E 9th St, Unit 21318 E 9th St2BR,1BA$0.89
322 Wallace St, Unit #2322 Wallace St2BR,1BA$0.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Erie County

What type of rentals are currently available in Erie County?

There are currently 390 Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,930. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie County ranging from $800 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 $800 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,372.

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 $2,930, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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