Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA from $400 (82 Rentals)

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The Bowie Apartments
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$695 - $900
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$545 - $750
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$150
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$695 - $900
Studio Apartments Available Now

The Bowie Apartments

16 W 10th StErie, PA 16501
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$750

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$750
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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 14

1831 W Grandview Blvd

EriePA16509

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2706-2 Buffalo Rd, Unit 2
$850
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$850
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$850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 21

2706-2 Buffalo Rd, Unit 2

2706-2 Buffalo RdErie, PA 16510
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1035 W 36th St, Unit 2
$855
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$855
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$855
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

1035 W 36th St, Unit 2

1035 W 36th StErie, PA 16508
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The Reserve at Millcreek
$875 - $1,090
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$810 - $1,025
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$65
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$875 - $1,090
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Reserve at Millcreek

1717 Kuntz RdErie, PA 16509
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Shoreline Apartments
$900 - $1,350
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$825 - $1,275
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$75
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$900 - $1,350
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Shoreline Apartments

113 Baer DrErie, PA 16505
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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 Neighborhoods for Apartments in Erie, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Erie, PA area range in price from $455 to $3,270 with an overall median price of $1,186. The three Erie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burton Diehl at $750, Hammermill at $455, and East Side Bay Lights at $455. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Erie Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Burton Diehl$887$75010
Hammermill$975$45556
East Side Bay Lights$1,000$45562
Central City$1,025$45576
East Bayfront$1,050$45566
Frontier$1,075$67558
Mid City Erie$1,075$45562
St Mary$1,075$45572
West Bayfront$1,075$45570
East Erie$1,095$45512

Cheapest Available Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie, PA is a Studio unit found at The Bowie Apartments in the Frontier neighborhood priced from $695. 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$704
Carleton Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$715
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
West Ridge Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom / 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Laurel Springs ApartmentsStudio Apartments with Walk-in Shower - 378Studio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie area is the $0.30 price per square foot 416 E 3rd St Model at 416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $455. The second greatest value Erie apartment is the The Nittany Model at Hudson Lofts starting at $1,055 with a $0.77 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor416 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.30
Hudson LoftsThe Nittany4BR,4BA$0.77
547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547547 W 5th St3BR,1BA$0.89
Arneman Place3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BA$0.72
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
731 W 4th St, Unit 729731 W 4th St3BR,1BA$0.90
1129 Brown Ave, Unit # 11129 Brown Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78

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Erie Overview

Perfectly nestled on the shores of Lake Erie, Erie is a charming city in Pennsylvania. The city's relatively low housing cost, suburban feel, proximity to amenities, and the picturesque views of the lake are what sets it apart from other similar locales.  

Why live in Erie, PA?

Not only is Erie quite livable due to its affordability and ease of transit but is also brims brimming with interest areas for both recreation and culture. With a population of around 100,000 people and also being the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie offers the allure of a small town with local and conveniently located amenities along with multiple attractions. Some of these attractions include the Erie Art museum the Erie’s Children’s Museum and the Warner Theatre which was commissioned by the Warner Brothers in 1929. Erie is also home to the Presque Isle State Park which is a peninsula that boasts of hiking trails, and beaches. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Erie Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Erie?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Erie is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Erie?

The cheapest apartment in Erie is Willow Commons Apartments which is listed at $704, while the average apartment in Erie costs $1,186.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Erie?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 490 regular apartments in Erie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Erie?

Cheap apartments in Erie have an average cost of $402 which is $784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Erie.

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