Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Eastside Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (53 Rentals)

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EriePA16507

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St James Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Manor

2611 Pearl AveErie, PA 16510
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326 W 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

326 W 8th St

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
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3309 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 State St

3309 State StErie, PA 16508
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Highpoint Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highpoint Towers

2314 Sassafras StErie, PA 16502
Senior Living

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Central Eastside, Erie, PA Local Guide

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 Willow Commons Apartments priced from $704. The Bowie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Central Eastside apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$704
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Eastside, PA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Eastside area is the $0.30 price per square foot 416 E 3rd St Model at 416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $455. The second greatest value Central Eastside apartment is the 801 Hess Ave Model at 801 Hess Ave, Unit 1st Floor starting at $800 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor416 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.30
801 Hess Ave, Unit 1st Floor801 Hess Ave3BR,1BA$0.65
314 East Ave, Unit 314 East314 East Ave2BR,1BA$0.76
315 Euclid Ave, Unit 2315 Euclid Ave2BR,1BA$0.96
805 Hess Ave, Unit 2805 Hess Ave2BR,1BA$0.88
509 Dunn BlvdSpacious 2 Bed / 1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
817 Hess Ave, Unit up817 Hess Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
612 E 11th St, Unit 1st Floor612 E 11th St1BR,1BA$0.98
826 Hess Ave, Unit 4826 Hess Ave1BR,1BA$0.93

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Central Eastside, Erie, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Erie. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Eastside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Eastside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Eastside is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Eastside?

The cheapest apartment in Central Eastside is Willow Commons Apartments which is listed at $704, while the average apartment in Central Eastside costs $975.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Eastside?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Central Eastside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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