Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Kahkwa Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $600 (50 Rentals)

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542 6th W St
$1,100 - $1,300
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542 6th W St

542 6th W StErie, PA 16507
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$1,000 - $1,200

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3701 W Lake Rd

EriePA16505
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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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440-444 W 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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Plymouth Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plymouth Apartments

604-608 Chestnut 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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Cranberry Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cranberry Court

401 Cranberry StErie, PA 16507
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403w9th
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

403w9th

403 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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South Shore Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Shore Place

1324 S Shore DrErie, PA 16505
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Greater Kahkwa, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Kahkwa Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presque Isle Condominiums1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Shoreline Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Kahkwa, PA

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Kahkwa area is the $0.89 price per square foot 547 W 5th St Model at 547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Greater Kahkwa apartment is the 457 W 5th St Model at 457 W 5th St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $795 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.
547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547547 W 5th St3BR,1BA$0.89
457 W 5th St, Unit 2nd Floor457 W 5th St2BR,1BA$0.71
333 W 6th St333 W 6th St3BR,1BA$1.43
351 W 8th St, Unit #1 Down351 W 8th St2BR,1BA$1.00
731 W 4th St, Unit 729731 W 4th St3BR,1BA$0.80
Shoreline Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Presque Isle Condominiums1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
542 6th W St542 6th W St1BR,1BA$1.88

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Greater Kahkwa, Erie, PA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Kahkwa Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater Kahkwa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater Kahkwa Apartment is $850 at Presque Isle Condominiums.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Greater Kahkwa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greater Kahkwa is starting from $1,095 at Shoreline Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

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