Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $600 (19 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 Studio unit found at 326w8th priced from $625. Lighthouse 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
326w8thStudioStudio,1BA$625
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $1.00 price per square foot 532 Lincoln Ave Model at 532 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 2529 Reed St Model at 2529 Reed St, Unit 2529 starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 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.
532 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1532 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
2529 Reed St, Unit 25292529 Reed St2BR,2BA$0.90
1158 Brown Ave, Unit 21158 Brown Ave3BR,1BA$0.63
312 Chautauqua Blvd, Unit 312312 Chautauqua Blvd3BR,1BA$1.04
3611 Maple St, Unit 3611 Maple St.3611 Maple St2BR,1BA$0.78
423 E 16th St, Unit 2423 E 16th St2BR,1BA$0.80
548 E 7th St, Unit 548548 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.89
923 Walnut St, Unit 3923 Walnut St2BR,1BA$0.94
3206 French St, Unit 23206 French St1BR,1BA$0.99
526 E 22nd St, Unit 2526 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$0.87

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 $620 to $89,900. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Erie ranging from $680 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 $680 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,233.

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 $89,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!