
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $700 (40 Rentals)


213 Wallace St

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457 W 8th St

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814 E 10th St, Unit 2

556-58 E 5th St

710 W 26th St

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2825 Raspberry St, Unit 2

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805 Hess Ave, Unit 2
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457 W 5th St

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817 Hess Ave, Unit up

1048 E 4th St

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315 Euclid Ave, Unit 2

Landmark Square Apartments

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1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035

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533 E 28th St, Unit 533 2nd fl

509 Dunn Blvd
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305 Cascade St

934-936 W 5th St

926-928 W 6th St

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2226 Myrtle St, Unit #1 Downstairs

3603 Maple St

360 W 7th St

1245 W 9th St

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2903 Hudson Rd, Unit 1
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1111-1113 Brown Ave

1106 W 26th St

225 Liberty St

701 W 8th St

Boston Store Place Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

Jefferson Apartments

1404 E Lake Rd
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Mid City Towers

Highpoint Towers

1682 W 14th St

407 E 13th St

Lighthouse Apartments

Westgate Apartments

Dufford Terrace Apartments

1106 E Lake Rd
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Downtown Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Erie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Erie Studio Apartments | $829 | $725 | $900 |
| Downtown Erie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $977 | $455 | $1,725 |
Downtown Erie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,009 | $700 | $1,824 |
| Downtown Erie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $800 | $2,100 |
| Downtown Erie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Erie Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Erie?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Erie is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Erie?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Erie is 509 Dunn Blvd which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Erie costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Erie?
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 11 regular apartments in Downtown Erie 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 Downtown Erie?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Erie have an average cost of $366 which is $884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Erie.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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