Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $750 (16 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Erie area of Erie.

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property at 330 E 12th St
$800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 9

330 E 12th St, Unit 2nd floor

330 E 12th St
EriePA16503
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property at 1813 W 14th St
$875

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Base Rent$875

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1813 W 14th St

EriePA16505
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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 $750. 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$750
324 W 8th St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $0.66 price per square foot 1248 W 10th St Model at 1248 W 10th St in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 350 Norman Way Model at 350 Norman Way, Unit 350 starting at $950 with a $0.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1248 W 10th St1248 W 10th St3BR,1BA$0.66
350 Norman Way, Unit 350350 Norman Way2BR,1BA$0.73
3118 French St, Unit 13118 French St2BR,1BA$0.71
416 Cascade St, Unit #2416 Cascade St2BR,1.5BA$0.86
1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 10331033 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.85
257 W 8th St, Unit 5257 W 8th St3BR,1BA$0.90
610 W 19th St, Unit 1610 W 19th St2BR,1BA$0.82
1318 E 9th St, Unit 21318 E 9th St2BR,1BA$0.88
540 E 22nd St, Unit 2540 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$0.89
545 E. 22nd St., Unit 2ndfloor545 E. 22nd St.2BR,1BA$0.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Erie

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Erie?

There are currently 209 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,259. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Erie ranging from $750 to $3,000.

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 $750 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,192.

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 $850 to $2,525, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $1,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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