Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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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 | $1,275 | $1,000 | $1,850 |
Central City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,560 | $1,100 | $2,000 |
Central City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,735 | $1,100 | $2,850 |
Central City 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 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 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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628 E 6th St, Unit 1 | 628 E 6th St | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.28 |
416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor | 416 E 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
1118 W 8th St, Unit 1 | 1118 W 8th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
3611 Maple St, Unit 3609 Maple St. | 3611 Maple St | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
3204 French St, Unit first | 3204 French St | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Lovell Place | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
546 E 22nd St, Unit 2 | 546 E 22nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
2512 State St, Unit #6 | 2512 State St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral City, Erie, PA
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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.
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