Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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254 W 9th St

EriePA16501

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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
Senior Living
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440-444 W 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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326w8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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Highpoint Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highpoint Towers

2314 Sassafras StErie, PA 16502
Senior Living

East Bayfront, Erie, PA Local Guide

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. Cider Mill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East Bayfront apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$850
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$900
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bayfront, PA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Bayfront area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Modern Tool Square in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value East Bayfront apartment is the 532 E 22nd St Model at 532 E 22nd St, Unit 2 starting at $725 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Bayfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.41
532 E 22nd St, Unit 2532 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$0.94
501 E 7th St, Unit 4501 E 7th St3BR,1BA$1.00
610 W 19th St, Unit 2610 W 19th St3BR,1BA$1.27
718 Walnut St, Unit 718 Walnut Street Apmt 3718 Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.11
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Cider Mill ApartmentsRenovated 1 BD 1 BA 091BR,1BA$1.70
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Bayfront, Erie, PA

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Bayfront Apartments

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 $1,345.

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 2 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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