Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Eastside Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (30 Rentals)
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4025 Old French Rd

1217 E Lake Rd

710 E 13th St
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620 E 6th St

250 E 9th St

The Bowie Apartments

Cider Mill Apartments
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337 W 6th St

716 Sassafras Apartments

820 Ash St
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Central Eastside, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Eastside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Eastside Studio Apartments | $868 | $525 | $900 |
Central Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,020 | $600 | $2,188 |
Central Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $850 | $2,768 |
Central Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $800 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Eastside Neighborhood of Erie, PA.
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Cheapest Available Central Eastside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Eastside 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 Eastside 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 |
Cider Mill Apartments | Spacious 1 BD 1 BA 04 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Lovell Place | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Eastside, PA
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Eastside 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 Eastside apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Woodland Hills Townhomes starting at $1,570 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Walczak Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Eastside 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 |
Woodland Hills Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
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 |
2818 Burns Ave, Unit 2818 Burns | 2818 Burns Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
261 E 6th St, Unit D | 261 E 6th St | Studio ,1BA | $0.99 |
505 Parkway Dr, Unit 505 First Floor | 505 Parkway Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
3206 French St, Unit 2 | 3206 French St | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Eastside, Erie, PA
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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Central Eastside Neighborhood in Erie, PA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Eastside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Eastside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Eastside is at The Bowie Apartments listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Eastside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Eastside Apartment is $750 at Lighthouse Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Eastside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Eastside is starting from $1,075 at Cider Mill Apartments.
What is the most affordable Central Eastside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Eastside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Hills Townhomes and starts from $1,570.
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