Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA from $500 (53 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

West Ridge Towers

5040 W Ridge RdErie, PA 16506
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Erie, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Erie, PA

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Erie, PA area range in price from $695 to $3,205 with an overall median price of $1,451. The three Erie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burton Diehl at $700, South Suburban Erie at $795, and Frontier 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
Burton Diehl$895$7009
South Suburban Erie$1,275$7952
Frontier$1,300$695116
Greater Kahkwa$1,300$7507
East Suburban Erie$1,373$7006
Outer Downtown Erie$1,400$695118
West Bayfront$1,400$695121
Mid City Erie$1,437$695122
Central Eastside$1,497$695135
Marvintown$1,497$695136

Cheapest Available Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lighthouse Apartments in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood priced from $750. West Ridge Towers in the West Suburban Erie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
West Ridge Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$850
The Reserve at Millcreek1.5 Miles to LECOM1BR,1BA$850
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Erie area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Large Model at Brookwood Village in the in the South East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Erie apartment is the The Nittany Model at Hudson Lofts starting at $1,015 with a $0.74 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.
Brookwood Village3 Bedroom Large3BR,2BA$0.88
Hudson LoftsThe Nittany4BR,4BA$0.74
Lovell Place2B2B2BR,2BA$0.74
Arneman Place3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BA$0.89
1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 10331033 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.86
737 E 28th St, Unit 1737 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.94
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
725 Chestnut St, Unit 7725 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.03
820 Wayne St, Unit 1820 Wayne St2BR,1BA$1.06
1130 Atkins St, Unit 11130 Atkins St2BR,1BA$0.97

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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

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  • 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 $850.

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 $1,451.

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 2,102 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 $541 which is $910 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Erie.

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