
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $455 (29 Rentals)


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545 E. 22nd St., Unit 1st floor rear, Unit 1st floor rear

545 E 22nd St, Unit 3

452 E 13th St, Unit Down Back

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2603 East Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

1044 W 21st St

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223 W 16th St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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501 E 7th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

3116 Peach St, Unit Apt 2

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612 E 11th St, Unit 1st Floor, Unit 1st Floor

Park Row Apartments

826 Hess Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

2672 Myrtle St

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2419 Wayne St, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor
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314 W 21st St, Unit 2nd Floor

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457 W 8th St

716 Sassafras Apartments

1102 W 8th St, Unit 1R

Lovell Place

1104 W 8th St, Unit 2

440 W 10th St
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1216 W 31st St, Unit B, Unit B

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Boston Store Place Apartments

Mid City Towers

3309 State St

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Dufford Terrace Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Studio Apartments | $833 | $700 | $900 |
Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $896 | $455 | $1,443 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,057 | $750 | $1,550 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $800 | $2,100 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral City, Erie, PA
Ranked #28
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central City is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central City?
The cheapest apartment in Central City is Park Row Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Central City costs $1,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central City?
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 14 regular apartments in Central City 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 Central City?
Cheap apartments in Central City have an average cost of $786 which is $214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central City.
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