
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Bayfront area of Erie.


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1601 Liberty St, Unit Rear Up

1608 Poplar St

254 W 9th St

418 E 5th St

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The Bowie

Lighthouse Apartments

1309 E 10th St
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457 W 5th St

457 W 5th St, Unit 2nd Floor

314 W 21st St

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1318 E 9th St, Unit 2

16 W 10th St

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817 Hess Ave, Unit up

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428 E 27th St, Unit 2

1619 Chestnut St
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704 W 4th St

Landmark Square Apartments

716 Sassafras Apartments

917-919 W 7th St

261 E 6th St, Unit D

817 W 2nd St

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731 W 4th St, Unit 729

305 Cascade St
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239 E 10th St

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326 W 8th St

Mid City Towers

440-444 W 9th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bayfront Studio Apartments | $837 | $725 | $900 |
| East Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,044 | $600 | $1,725 |
| East Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $710 | $1,743 |
| East Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $850 | $1,675 |
| East Bayfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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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 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 East Bayfront apartments for rent in Erie, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Bowie | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| 716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bayfront, PA
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Bayfront area is the $0.75 price per square foot 541 W 9th St Model at 541 W 9th St in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value East Bayfront apartment is the 547 W 5th St Model at 547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547 starting at $1,200 with a $0.89 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541 W 9th St | 541 W 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547 | 547 W 5th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 531 E 28th St, Unit 531 | 531 E 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 457 W 5th St, Unit 2nd Floor | 457 W 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| 731 W 4th St, Unit 729 | 731 W 4th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 1318 E 9th St, Unit 2 | 1318 E 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 261 E 6th St, Unit D | 261 E 6th St | Studio ,1BA | $0.99 |
| 817 Hess Ave, Unit up | 817 Hess Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 428 E 27th St, Unit 2 | 428 E 27th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 1601 Liberty St, Unit Rear Up | 1601 Liberty St | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Bayfront, Erie, PA
Ranked #20
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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in East Bayfront is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, 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 12 regular apartments in East Bayfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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