Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $800 (12 Rentals)
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2647 Chestnut St
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225 1/2 W 18th St

1210 W 32nd St
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Central City, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Central City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,090 | $850 | $1,275 |
Central City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,295 | $950 | $1,775 |
Central City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central City Neighborhood of Erie, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA
As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.58 price per square foot 353 W 10th St Model at 353 W 10th St, Unit 353 W 10th St in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 941 W 7th St Model at 941 W 7th St, Unit First floor starting at $650 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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353 W 10th St, Unit 353 W 10th St | 353 W 10th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.58 |
941 W 7th St, Unit First floor | 941 W 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.50 |
1158 Brown Ave, Unit 2 | 1158 Brown Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.73 |
2124 Cherry St, Unit 1 | 2124 Cherry St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
132 E 31st St, Unit Upper Unit | 132 E 31st St | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
1208 W 27th St, Unit 2 | 1208 W 27th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
261 E 6th St, Unit D | 261 E 6th St | Studio ,1BA | $0.99 |
1129 Brown Ave, Unit 2 | 1129 Brown Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
960 W 16th St, Unit 2 | 960 W 16th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
3206 French St, Unit 2 | 3206 French St | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral City, Erie, PA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City
What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?
There are currently 177 Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $2,188. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $850 to $2,350.
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 $850 to $2,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,578.
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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.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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