
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $800 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Erie area of Erie.


1037-1039 W 10th St

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762 E 7th St

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224 W 3rd St

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Downtown Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Erie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Erie 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,258 | $850 | $2,300 |
Downtown Erie 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,466 | $1,100 | $1,800 |
Downtown Erie 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,937 | $1,400 | $2,600 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA.
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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 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 Downtown Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $0.74 price per square foot 2B2B Model at Lovell Place in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 1033 E 28th St Model at 1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 1033 starting at $900 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Glenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Erie apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lovell Place | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 1033 | 1033 E 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
737 E 28th St, Unit 1 | 737 E 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
725 Chestnut St, Unit 7 | 725 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Glenwood Towers | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
820 Wayne St, Unit 1 | 820 Wayne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
1130 Atkins St, Unit 1 | 1130 Atkins St | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
713 Myrtle St, Unit 2 | 713 Myrtle St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
514 W 16th St, Unit 1 | 514 W 16th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Erie
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Erie?
There are currently 172 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,131. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Erie ranging from $850 to $2,600.
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 $850 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,553.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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