Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $600 (31 Rentals)

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540 E 7th St
$675 - $750
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$675 - $750
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540 E 7th St

540 E 7th StErie, PA 16503
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1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035
$895
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$895
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1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035

1035 E 28th StErie, PA 16504
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$1,100

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$1,100
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633 E 11th St

EriePA16503
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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
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East Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Erie, PA

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Erie area is the $0.65 price per square foot 801 Hess Ave Model at 801 Hess Ave, Unit 1st Floor in the in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value East Erie apartment is the 940 E 28th St Model at 940 E 28th St, Unit Upstairs starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Glenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
801 Hess Ave, Unit 1st Floor801 Hess Ave3BR,1BA$0.65
940 E 28th St, Unit Upstairs940 E 28th St4BR,1BA$0.92
1035 E 28th St, Unit 10351035 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.85
540 E 7th St540 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.83
805 Hess Ave805 Hess AveStudio ,1BA$0.89
723 Payne Ave, Unit 723723 Payne Ave2BR,1BA$0.96
1318 E 9th St, Unit 21318 E 9th St2BR,1BA$0.89
753 E 24th St, Unit 2nd Floor 2 bedroom753 E 24th St2BR,1BA$0.89
322 Wallace St, Unit #2322 Wallace St2BR,1BA$0.82
612 E 11th St, Unit 1st Floor612 E 11th St1BR,1BA$0.98

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #7

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Erie Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Erie Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Erie is starting from $1,156 at Lovell Place.

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