
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $645 (16 Rentals)


314 W 21st St

Lighthouse Apartments

716 Sassafras Apartments

817 W 2nd St
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Lovell Place

1104 W 8th St, Unit 2

Modern Tool Square

440 W 10th St

422 W 10th St
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Boston Store Place Apartments

810 E 21st St

Mid City Towers

Plymouth Apartments

426 Huron St
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Dufford Terrace Apartments
East Bayfront, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Bayfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bayfront Studio Apartments | $808 | $695 | $900 |
East Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,071 | $645 | $1,725 |
| East Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,024 | $675 | $1,818 |
| East Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $800 | $1,575 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Bayfront, Erie, PA
Ranked #11
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Bayfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Bayfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Bayfront is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in East Bayfront is Park Row Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in East Bayfront costs $975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Bayfront?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in East Bayfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Bayfront?
Cheap apartments in East Bayfront have an average cost of $389 which is $586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Bayfront.
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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