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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 $695. 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$695
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom / 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $0.89 price per square foot 547 W 5th St Model at 547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Erie 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 Downtown Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547547 W 5th St3BR,1BA$0.89
3611 Maple St, Unit 1st floor3611 Maple St2BR,1BA$0.78
953 W 17th St, Unit Up Stairs B953 W 17th St3BR,1BA$0.74
457 W 5th St, Unit 2nd Floor457 W 5th St2BR,1BA$0.71
239 W 16th St, Unit 4239 W 16th St3BR,1.5BA$0.95
1129 Brown Ave, Unit # 11129 Brown Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
2505 Poplar St, Unit 1st Fl2505 Poplar St3BR,1BA$1.02
1601 Liberty St, Unit FrontUp1601 Liberty St2BR,1BA$0.71
725 Chestnut St, Unit 5725 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.09
817 Hess Ave, Unit up817 Hess Ave2BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Erie

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Erie?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $1,818. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Erie ranging from $650 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Erie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Erie ranges from $650 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,437.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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