Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (28 Rentals)
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1217 E Lake Rd

Landmark Square Apartments
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Plymouth Apartments

710 E 13th St

250 E 9th St

446 W 10th St

620 E 6th St
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The Bowie Apartments

337 W 6th St

716 Sassafras Apartments

820 Ash St
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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 |
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East Bayfront Studio Apartments | $868 | $525 | $900 |
East Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,014 | $620 | $2,188 |
East Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $650 | $2,768 |
East Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $800 | $1,675 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA.
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Cheapest Available East Bayfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Bayfront area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Landmark Square Apartments priced from $700. Lighthouse Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable East Bayfront apartments for rent in Erie, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Landmark Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Basement | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Lovell Place | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bayfront, PA
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Bayfront area is the $0.58 price per square foot 353 W 10th St Model at 353 W 10th St, Unit 353 W 10th St in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value East Bayfront apartment is the 941 W 7th St Model at 941 W 7th St, Unit First floor starting at $650 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Bayfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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353 W 10th St, Unit 353 W 10th St | 353 W 10th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.58 |
941 W 7th St, Unit First floor | 941 W 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.50 |
261 E 6th St, Unit D | 261 E 6th St | Studio ,1BA | $0.99 |
2628 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Upstairs | 2628 Pennsylvania Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.22 |
505 Parkway Dr, Unit 505 First Floor | 505 Parkway Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Lovell Place | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
960 W 16th St, Unit 2 | 960 W 16th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Landmark Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Bayfront, Erie, PA
Ranked #17
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Bayfront Neighborhood in Erie, PA
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $930.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in East Bayfront is Landmark Square Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Bayfront costs $1,300.
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 114 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 $398 which is $902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Bayfront.
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