Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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property at 1210 W 32nd St

1210 W 32nd St

EriePA16508

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639 W 5th St

EriePA16507

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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 Lighthouse Apartments priced from $750. The Bowie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.28 price per square foot 628 E 6th St Model at 628 E 6th St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $465. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 416 E 3rd St Model at 416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $425 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.
628 E 6th St, Unit 1628 E 6th St1BR,1.5BA$0.28
416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor416 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.28
1118 W 8th St, Unit 11118 W 8th St2BR,1BA$0.79
3611 Maple St, Unit 3609 Maple St.3611 Maple St2BR,1BA$0.76
3204 French St, Unit first3204 French St2BR,1BA$1.02
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.22
546 E 22nd St, Unit 2546 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$1.00
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
2512 State St, Unit #62512 State St1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central City, Erie, PA

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 163 Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $2,026. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $1,000 to $2,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $1,000 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,605.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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