Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $700 (24 Rentals)

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

property at 733 Pennsylvania Ave

$725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 27

733 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3

733 Pennsylvania Ave
EriePA16503

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property at 335 W 2nd St

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 10

335 W 2nd St

EriePA16507
property at 1331 W 22nd St

$1,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

1331 W 22nd St

EriePA16502

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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. 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
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $0.67 price per square foot 663 W 7th St Model at 663 W 7th St, Unit Upstairs in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 918 W 32nd St Model at 918 W 32nd St, Unit #2 starting at $1,200 with a $0.92 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.
663 W 7th St, Unit Upstairs663 W 7th St3BR,1BA$0.67
918 W 32nd St, Unit #2918 W 32nd St3BR,1BA$0.92
2801 Wayne St2801 Wayne St3BR,1BA$0.88
1204 E 10th St, Unit 11204 E 10th St4BR,1BA$0.92
124 E 21st St, Unit 2124 E 21st St3BR,1BA$0.72
3611 Maple St, Unit 1st floor3611 Maple St2BR,1BA$0.78
548 E 7th St, Unit 548548 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.89
1318 E 9th St, Unit 21318 E 9th St2BR,1BA$0.89
261 E 6th St, Unit D261 E 6th StStudio ,1BA$0.99
735 E 28th St, Unit 2735 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Erie

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Erie?

There are currently 220 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $79,900. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Erie ranging from $725 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 $725 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,259.

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 $750 to $79,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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