Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Eastside Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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St James Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Manor

2611 Pearl AveErie, PA 16510
Senior Living
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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

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

3309 State St

3309 State StErie, PA 16508
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326w8th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
Student Housing

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Highpoint Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highpoint Towers

2314 Sassafras StErie, PA 16502
Senior Living
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403w9th
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

403w9th

403 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
Student Housing

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$850
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Eastside, PA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Eastside area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Woodland Hills Townhomes in the in the South East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Central Eastside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Brookwood Village starting at $1,360 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South East Hills 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.
Woodland Hills Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$0.97
Brookwood Village2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
340 W 24th St, Unit #2340 W 24th St2BR,1BA$0.89
423 E 16th St, Unit 2423 E 16th St2BR,1BA$0.80
548 E 7th St, Unit 548548 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.89
414 E 23rd St, Unit updstairs414 E 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.11
3206 French St, Unit 23206 French St1BR,1BA$0.99
820 Wayne St, Unit 2820 Wayne St2BR,1BA$1.06
1436 E 9th St, Unit 21436 E 9th St2BR,1BA$1.05
526 E 22nd St, Unit 2526 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$0.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Eastside, Erie, PA

Ranked #13

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $850.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Eastside is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Central Eastside costs $2,000.

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 104 regular apartments in Central Eastside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Eastside?

Cheap apartments in Central Eastside have an average cost of $492 which is $1,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Eastside.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!