Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (22 Rentals)
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254 W 9th St

810 Hess Ave
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662 W 8th St

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718 Walnut St, Unit 718 Walnut Street Apmt 3
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Cider Mill Apartments

337 W 6th 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 | $797 | $695 | $900 |
East Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $600 | $1,420 |
East Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $700 | $2,900 |
East Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $750 | $3,049 |
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There are currently 22 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Cider Mill Apartments | Spacious 1 BD 1 BA 04 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Modern Tool Square | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Modern Tool Square | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
532 E 22nd St, Unit 2 | 532 E 22nd St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
501 E 7th St, Unit 4 | 501 E 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
610 W 19th St, Unit 2 | 610 W 19th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
718 Walnut St, Unit 718 Walnut Street Apmt 3 | 718 Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Cider Mill Apartments | Renovated 1 BD 1 BA 09 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Bayfront, Erie, PA
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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 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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