
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA from $400 with Washer/Dryer (28 Rentals)
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4221 Harvard Rd

2204 Pear St

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409 Ross St, Unit 2

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1436 E 9th St, Unit 2

Carleton Court Apartments

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801 Hess Ave, Unit 2nd Floor
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610 W 19th St, Unit 1

1813 W 14th St

Landmark Square Apartments

Northview Heights Apartments

509 Dunn Blvd

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1008 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor

1102 W 8th St, Unit 1R
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There’s more to The Reserve.

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428 E 27th St

248 W 3rd St, Unit 248 W 3RD ST FIRST FLOOR

Willowood Village Apartments & Townhomes

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657 W 8th St, Unit 1

Shadow Pines

1060 E 24th St
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1248 W 10th St

Arneman Place

Boston Store Place Apartments

Westgate Apartments

West Ridge Towers

Maple Lane Apartments

Pine Valley Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Erie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Studio Apartments | $838 | $750 | $965 |
| Erie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,059 | $435 | $1,926 |
| Erie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $700 | $2,680 |
| Erie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $605 | $2,289 |
| Erie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $600 | $1,540 |
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Chestnut Hill El School
Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy
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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 $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Erie?
The cheapest apartment in Erie is Willow Commons Apartments which is listed at $737, while the average apartment in Erie costs $1,015.
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 47 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 $447 which is $568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Erie.
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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.