
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $800 (6 Rentals)
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East Bayfront, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East Bayfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Bayfront 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,033 | $850 | $1,150 |
East Bayfront 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,475 | $1,100 | $1,800 |
East Bayfront 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 6 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. The Bowie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. 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 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Lovell Place | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1,214 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bayfront, PA
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Bayfront area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2B2B Model at Lovell Place in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $1,214. The second greatest value East Bayfront apartment is the 1033 E 28th St Model at 1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 1033 starting at $900 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Glenwood 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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Lovell Place | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 1033 | 1033 E 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
737 E 28th St, Unit 1 | 737 E 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Modern Tool Square | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
725 Chestnut St, Unit 7 | 725 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
820 Wayne St, Unit 1 | 820 Wayne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
1130 Atkins St, Unit 1 | 1130 Atkins St | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Bayfront
What type of rentals are currently available in East Bayfront?
There are currently 143 Apartments for Rent in East Bayfront, PA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,900. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Bayfront ranging from $850 to $2,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Bayfront?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Bayfront ranges from $850 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,702.
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