Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Kahkwa Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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326w8th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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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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Heritage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

2547 W 8th StErie, PA 16505
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403w9th
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

403w9th

403 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
Student Housing

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Greater Kahkwa, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Kahkwa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Kahkwa area of Erie, PA is a Studio unit found at 326w8th priced from $650. Landmark Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Greater Kahkwa apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
326w8thStudioStudio,1BA$650
Landmark Square Apartments1 Bedroom Basement1BR,1BA$700
Shoreline Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Kahkwa, PA

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Kahkwa area is the $0.93 price per square foot 636 W 17th St Model at 636 W 17th St, Unit #1 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Greater Kahkwa apartment is the 916 W 9th St Model at 916 W 9th St, Unit West starting at $850 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Kahkwa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
636 W 17th St, Unit #1636 W 17th St3BR,1BA$0.93
916 W 9th St, Unit West916 W 9th St2BR,1BA$0.71
1158 Brown Ave, Unit 11158 Brown Ave3BR,1BA$0.63
653 W 17th St, Unit #2653 W 17th St3BR,1BA$0.92
808 W 2nd St, Unit Unit One808 W 2nd St2BR,2BA$1.30
2420 Plum St, Unit 2422 Plum2420 Plum St3BR,1BA$1.00
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.16
923 Walnut St, Unit 3923 Walnut St2BR,1BA$0.97
457 W 8th St, Unit 1st floor front #1457 W 8th St1BR,1BA$1.07
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater Kahkwa, Erie, PA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Greater Kahkwa Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Kahkwa Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Kahkwa?

The cheapest apartment in Greater Kahkwa is Landmark Square Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Greater Kahkwa costs $1,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Kahkwa?

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 11 regular apartments in Greater Kahkwa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greater Kahkwa?

Cheap apartments in Greater Kahkwa have an average cost of $175 which is $925 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Kahkwa.

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