Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA from $400 (106 Rentals)

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property at 1435 W 32nd St

$650

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1435 W 32nd St

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540 E 7th St
$675 - $750
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540 E 7th St

540 E 7th StErie, PA 16503
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property at 1138 W 8th St

$850

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$850
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1138 W 8th St

EriePA16502
property at 2219 Chestnut St

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2219 Chestnut St, Unit 2217

2219 Chestnut St
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property at 4143 Bell St

$875

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4143 Bell St

EriePA16511

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1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035
$895
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1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035

1035 E 28th StErie, PA 16504
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Erie, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Erie, PA area range in price from $600 to $3,000 with an overall median price of $1,813. The three Erie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Suburban Erie at $875, East Erie at $775, and Central Eastside at $775. 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$1,087$8755
East Erie$1,100$7757
Central Eastside$1,425$77517
Hammermill$1,425$77514
South East Hills$1,425$77514
Central City$1,710$65018
Glenwood$1,710$65010
Glenwood Heights$1,710$65018
Glenwood Hills$1,710$65016
Marvintown$1,710$65019

Cheapest Available Erie Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3535 State St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie area is the $0.50 price per square foot 2624 Chestnut St Model at 2624 Chestnut St, Unit 2624 Chestnut Street in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Erie 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
1026 W 30th St, Unit 21026 W 30th St2BR,1BA$0.84
1035 E 28th St, Unit 10351035 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.85
1208 W 27th St, Unit 11208 W 27th St2BR,1BA$0.88
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

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Erie?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Erie is at The Bowie Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Erie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Erie Apartment is $750 at 3535 State St.

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