Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Eastside Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (50 Rentals)

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The Bowie Apartments
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$695 - $900
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$545 - $750
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$150
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$695 - $900
Studio Apartments Available Now

The Bowie Apartments

16 W 10th StErie, PA 16501
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  • Low Income
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2706-2 Buffalo Rd, Unit 2
$850
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$850
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$850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 21

2706-2 Buffalo Rd, Unit 2

2706-2 Buffalo RdErie, PA 16510
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1035 W 36th St, Unit 2
$855
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$855
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$855
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

1035 W 36th St, Unit 2

1035 W 36th StErie, PA 16508
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531 E 28th St, Unit 531
$925
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$925
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$925
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531 E 28th St, Unit 531

531 E 28th StErie, PA 16504
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Tanglewood Apartments
$999 - $1,250
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$889 - $1,140
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$110
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$999 - $1,250
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tanglewood Apartments

815 E Grandview BlvdErie, PA 16504
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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 Studio unit found at The Bowie Apartments priced from $695. Willow Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $704. Here are the most affordable Central Eastside apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$704
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom / 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$913

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Eastside, PA

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Eastside area is the $0.77 price per square foot 531 E 28th St Model at 531 E 28th St, Unit 531 in the in the Glenwood neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Central Eastside apartment is the 3611 Maple St Model at 3611 Maple St, Unit 1st floor starting at $895 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Frontier 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.
531 E 28th St, Unit 531531 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.77
3611 Maple St, Unit 1st floor3611 Maple St2BR,1BA$0.78
239 W 16th St, Unit 4239 W 16th St3BR,1.5BA$0.95
2505 Poplar St, Unit 1st Fl2505 Poplar St3BR,1BA$1.02
261 E 6th St, Unit D261 E 6th StStudio ,1BA$0.99
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
725 Chestnut St, Unit 5725 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.09
817 Hess Ave, Unit up817 Hess Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
428 E 27th St, Unit 2428 E 27th St2BR,1BA$1.06
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.14

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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 $913.

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 $1,000.

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 24 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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