Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $440 (86 Rentals)

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233 Scott St, Unit #1
$750

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Base Rent$750
Total Monthly Price$750
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

233 Scott St, Unit #1

233 Scott StErie, PA 16508
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property at 330 E 12th St
$800

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Base Rent$800
Total Monthly Price$800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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330 E 12th St, Unit 2nd floor

330 E 12th St
EriePA16503
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property at 223 W 29th St
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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223 W 29th St

EriePA16508

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416 Cascade St, Unit #2
$950

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Base Rent$950
Total Monthly Price$950
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

416 Cascade St, Unit #2

416 Cascade StErie, PA 16507
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Cheapest Available Downtown Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Erie area of Erie, PA is a Studio unit found at The Bowie Apartments priced from $687. Park Row Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$687
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$750
324 W 8th St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA

As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $0.29 price per square foot 416 E 3rd St Model at 416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $440. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 1118 W 8th St Model at 1118 W 8th St, Unit 2 in the Frontier neighborhood starting at $950 with a $0.68 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Erie 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$0.29
1118 W 8th St, Unit 21118 W 8th St2BR, 1BA$0.68
801 Hess Ave, Unit 2nd Floor801 Hess Ave3BR, 1BA$0.65
639 E 24th St, Unit 1st Floor639 E 24th St3BR, 1BA$0.63
416 Cascade St, Unit #2416 Cascade St2BR, 1.5BA$0.86
1008 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor1008 W 7th St3BR, 1BA$0.82
238 W 20th St, Unit 2nd floor238 W 20th St3BR, 1BA$0.85
930 E 26th St, Unit 2nd Floor930 E 26th St2BR, 1BA$0.81
1318 E 9th St, Unit 21318 E 9th St2BR, 1BA$0.88
826 Hess Ave, Unit 4826 Hess Ave1BR, 1BA$0.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Erie Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Erie?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Erie is at The Bowie Apartments listed at $687.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Erie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Erie Apartment is $750 at Park Row Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Erie Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Erie is starting from $800 at 324 W 8th St.

What is the most affordable Downtown Erie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Erie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 403w9th and starts from $1,275.

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