Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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238 W 6th St

EriePA16507
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326w8th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

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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440-444 W 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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3309 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 State St

3309 State StErie, PA 16508
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Downtown Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

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 326w8th priced from $650. Landmark Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
326w8thStudioStudio,1BA$650
Landmark Square Apartments1 Bedroom Basement1BR,1BA$700
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $1.00 price per square foot 532 Lincoln Ave Model at 532 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 916 W 9th St Model at 916 W 9th St, Unit West starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. 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.
532 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1532 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
916 W 9th St, Unit West916 W 9th St2BR,1BA$0.75
731 E 28th St, Unit 1731 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.75
1208 W 27th St, Unit 21208 W 27th St2BR,1BA$0.86
1021 W 4th St, Unit 11021 W 4th St2BR,1BA$1.00
1129 Brown Ave, Unit 21129 Brown Ave2BR,1BA$0.88
1335 W 24th St, Unit 21335 W 24th St2BR,1BA$0.88
721 E 24th St, Unit 2nd Floor721 E 24th St2BR,1BA$0.89
3206 French St, Unit 23206 French St1BR,1BA$0.99
516 E 22nd St, Unit 2516 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$0.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Erie?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Erie is Landmark Square Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Erie costs $2,000.

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 115 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 $416 which is $1,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Erie.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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