Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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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 Park Row Apartments priced from $750. The Bowie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Downtown Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
509 Dunn BlvdSpacious 2 Bed / 1.5 bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $0.30 price per square foot 416 E 3rd St Model at 416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $455. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 446 W 7th St Model at 446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 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.
416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor416 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.30
446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor446 W 7th St3BR,1BA$0.87
314 East Ave, Unit 314 East314 East Ave2BR,1BA$0.76
731 W 4th St, Unit 729731 W 4th St3BR,1BA$0.80
657 W 8th St, Unit 1657 W 8th St3BR,1BA$1.10
1117 E 9th St, Unit 21117 E 9th St3BR,1BA$0.97
509 Dunn BlvdSpacious 2 Bed / 1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
725 Chestnut St, Unit 5725 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.06
322 Wallace St, Unit #2322 Wallace St2BR,1BA$0.82
817 Hess Ave, Unit up817 Hess Ave2BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Erie

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Erie?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA with pricing that ranges from $455 to $2,100. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Erie ranging from $600 to $12,600.

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 $600 to $12,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,620.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Erie?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Erie range from $800 to $2,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $12,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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