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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Lovell Place2B2B2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lovell Place2B2B2BR,2BA$0.94
1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 10331033 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.86
737 E 28th St, Unit 1737 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.94
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.24
725 Chestnut St, Unit 7725 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.03
820 Wayne St, Unit 1820 Wayne St2BR,1BA$1.06
1130 Atkins St, Unit 11130 Atkins St2BR,1BA$0.97
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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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