Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glenwood Heights Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 14

1831 W Grandview Blvd

EriePA16509

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326 W 8th St
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326 W 8th St

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
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440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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3309 State StErie, PA 16508
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Glenwood Heights, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glenwood Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glenwood Heights area of Erie, PA is a Studio unit found at The Bowie Apartments priced from $695. Park Row Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Glenwood Heights apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Laurel Springs ApartmentsStudio Apartments with Walk-in Shower - 378Studio,1BA$850
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glenwood Heights, PA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glenwood Heights area is the $0.78 price per square foot 3611 Maple St Model at 3611 Maple St, Unit 1st floor in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Glenwood Heights apartment is the 953 W 17th St Model at 953 W 17th St, Unit Up Stairs B starting at $850 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glenwood Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3611 Maple St, Unit 1st floor3611 Maple St2BR,1BA$0.78
953 W 17th St, Unit Up Stairs B953 W 17th St3BR,1BA$0.74
457 W 5th St, Unit 2nd Floor457 W 5th St2BR,1BA$0.71
239 W 16th St, Unit 4239 W 16th St3BR,1.5BA$0.95
2505 Poplar St, Unit 1st Fl2505 Poplar St3BR,1BA$1.02
1601 Liberty St, Unit FrontUp1601 Liberty St2BR,1BA$0.71
1129 Brown Ave, Unit # 11129 Brown Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.16
530 W 6th St, Unit 3530 W 6th St2BR,1BA$0.91
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including Glenwood Heights, Erie, and the greater Erie area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glenwood Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Glenwood Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glenwood Heights is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glenwood Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Glenwood Heights is Park Row Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Glenwood Heights costs $1,249.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glenwood Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Glenwood Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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