Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Bay Lights Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $700 (7 Rentals)

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East Side Bay Lights, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Bay Lights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Bay Lights 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 Side Bay Lights apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,900

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

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Bay Lights area is the $0.72 price per square foot 328 E 6th St Model at 328 E 6th St in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value East Side Bay Lights 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 Side Bay Lights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
328 E 6th St328 E 6th St2BR,1BA$0.72
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
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Bay Lights

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side Bay Lights?

There are currently 126 Apartments for Rent in East Side Bay Lights, PA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,900. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Bay Lights ranging from $750 to $1,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side Bay Lights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side Bay Lights ranges from $750 to $1,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,108.

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