Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (64 Rentals)

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property at 2204 Pear St

$600

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$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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$850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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612 Hess Ave

EriePA16503

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Central City, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3535 State St priced from $750. Park Row Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3535 State St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City 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 Central City 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 Central City 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
940 E 28th St, Unit Upstairs940 E 28th St4BR,1BA$0.92
1008 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor1008 W 7th St3BR,1BA$0.82
737 E 28th St, Unit 1737 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.94
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
409 Ross St, Unit 2409 Ross St2BR,1BA$0.93

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central City, Erie, PA

Ranked #29

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $1,155 at Lovell Place.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 403w9th and starts from $1,275.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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