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property at 2204 Pear St

$600

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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2204 Pear St

EriePA16510

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property at 612 Hess Ave

$850

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$850
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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612 Hess Ave

EriePA16503
property at 1813 W 14th St

$875

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$875
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1813 W 14th St

EriePA16505

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Erie, PA

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Erie, PA area range in price from $600 to $3,000 with an overall median price of $1,279. The three Erie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Suburban Erie at $1,072, Burton Diehl at $1,100, and East Erie at $1,100. 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$1,072$8504
Burton Diehl$1,100$60014
East Erie$1,100$6007
Southeast Erie$1,100$60014
East Side Bay Lights$1,200$60015
Hammermill$1,200$60018
Central City$1,225$60016
Central Eastside$1,250$60017
Downtown Erie$1,250$60016
East Bayfront$1,250$85012

Cheapest Available Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie, PA is a Studio unit found at 301w8th in the Frontier neighborhood priced from $635. Willow Commons Apartments in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $737. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
301w8thStudioStudio,1BA$635
Willow Commons Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$737
Carleton Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
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 August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Erie area is the $0.81 price per square foot 645 W 8th St Model at 645 W 8th St, Unit 645 West 8th Street in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Erie apartment is the 416 E 3rd St Model at 416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $435 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie 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.
645 W 8th St, Unit 645 West 8th Street645 W 8th St3BR,1BA$0.81
416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor416 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.28
519 E 9th St, Unit 1519 E 9th St3BR,1BA$0.68
801 Hess Ave, Unit 2nd Floor801 Hess Ave3BR,1BA$0.65
1008 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor1008 W 7th St3BR,1BA$0.82
4221 Harvard Rd4221 Harvard Rd1BR,1BA$0.53
205 E 3rd St, Unit 205205 E 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.85
930 E 26th St, Unit 2nd Floor930 E 26th St2BR,1BA$0.81
1318 E 9th St, Unit 21318 E 9th St2BR,1BA$0.88
Willow Commons Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82

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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 301w8th listed at $635.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Erie Apartment is $737 at Willow Commons Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Erie Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Erie is starting from $875 at Landmark Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Erie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Erie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arneman Place and starts from $946.

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