Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Bay Lights Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (61 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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$895
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035

1035 E 28th StErie, PA 16504
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124 E 4th St, Unit 1
$975
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$975
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$975
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124 E 4th St, Unit 1

124 E 4th StErie, PA 16507
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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657 W 8th St, Unit 1
$1,095
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657 W 8th St, Unit 1

657 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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$1,100

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633 E 11th St

EriePA16503
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326 W 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

326 W 8th St

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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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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440-444 W 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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East Side Bay Lights, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Bay Lights Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Bay Lights, PA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Bay Lights area is the $0.75 price per square foot 819 Cherry St Model at 819 Cherry St, Unit Cherry St. in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value East Side Bay Lights apartment is the 801 Hess Ave Model at 801 Hess Ave, Unit 1st Floor starting at $800 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Bay Lights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
819 Cherry St, Unit Cherry St.819 Cherry St3BR,1BA$0.75
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
1318 E 9th St, Unit 21318 E 9th St2BR,1BA$0.89
540 E 22nd St540 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$0.94
322 Wallace St, Unit #2322 Wallace St2BR,1BA$0.82
1709 Walnut St, Unit 61709 Walnut St2BR,1BA$0.93

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Side Bay Lights, Erie, PA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Bay Lights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side Bay Lights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side Bay Lights is at The Bowie Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Bay Lights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Bay Lights Apartment is $750 at Park Row Apartments.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.