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St James Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Manor

2611 Pearl AveErie, PA 16510
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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
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440-444 W 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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3309 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 State St

3309 State StErie, PA 16508
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326w8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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West Ridge Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Ridge Towers

5040 W Ridge RdErie, PA 16506
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Highpoint Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highpoint Towers

2314 Sassafras StErie, PA 16502
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Heritage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

2547 W 8th StErie, PA 16505
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Belle Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Village

1250-1260 Belle Village Dr NErie, PA 16509
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Erie, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Erie, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Erie, PA area range in price from $695 to $2,889 with an overall median price of $1,444. The three Erie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Suburban Erie at $700, East Erie at $700, and Greater Kahkwa at $695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Erie Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Suburban Erie$906$7006
East Erie$1,033$7006
Greater Kahkwa$1,200$6957
South Suburban Erie$1,230$7751
Burton Diehl$1,300$7007
East Bayfront$1,300$69527
West Bayfront$1,300$69525
Frontier$1,387$69519
Outer Downtown Erie$1,387$69524
Little Italy$1,422$69526

Cheapest Available Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at University Gate priced from $620. Lighthouse Apartments in the East Suburban Erie 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Gate4 Bed Upgraded4BR,2BA$620
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
West Ridge Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$850
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$850
The Reserve at MillcreekOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$850
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Erie area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1248 W 10th St Model at 1248 W 10th St in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Erie apartment is the The Nittany Model at Hudson Lofts starting at $1,005 with a $0.73 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.
1248 W 10th St1248 W 10th St3BR,1BA$0.75
Hudson LoftsThe Nittany4BR,4BA$0.73
Lena CourtTownhouse with Full Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Arneman Place3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BA$0.99
435 E 27th St, Unit 435435 E 27th St3BR,1BA$1.13
1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 10331033 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.86
University Gate3 Bed upgraded3BR,2BA$0.62
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.18
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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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. 

Erie, PA
Population: 96,471

Ranked #329

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Erie, PA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Erie?

The cheapest apartment in Erie is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Erie costs $1,444.

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 202 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 $854 which is $590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Erie.

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