Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hammermill Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hammermill area of Erie.

508-10 E 6th St

820 Hess Ave

1977 Prospect Ave

134 E 24th St

710 E 13th St
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418 E 5th St

The Bowie Apartments

238 W 6th St

620 E 6th St
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652 E 4th St

1404 E 8th St

716 Sassafras Apartments

1624 Myrtle St
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Hammermill, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hammermill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammermill Studio Apartments | $879 | $800 | $900 |
| Hammermill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,033 | $620 | $2,195 |
| Hammermill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $981 | $650 | $1,500 |
| Hammermill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $950 | $1,675 |
| Hammermill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hammermill Neighborhood of Erie, PA.
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Cheapest Available Hammermill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hammermill 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 Hammermill apartments for rent in Erie, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hammermill, PA
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hammermill area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2529 Reed St Model at 2529 Reed St, Unit 2529 in the in the Glenwood neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Hammermill apartment is the 340 W 24th St Model at 340 W 24th St, Unit #2 starting at $1,100 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hammermill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2529 Reed St, Unit 2529 | 2529 Reed St | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| 340 W 24th St, Unit #2 | 340 W 24th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 423 E 16th St, Unit 2 | 423 E 16th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 548 E 7th St, Unit 548 | 548 E 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 923 Walnut St, Unit 3 | 923 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 820 Wayne St, Unit 2 | 820 Wayne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1436 E 9th St, Unit 2 | 1436 E 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 526 E 22nd St, Unit 2 | 526 E 22nd St | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hammermill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hammermill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hammermill is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hammermill?
The cheapest apartment in Hammermill is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Hammermill costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hammermill?
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 104 regular apartments in Hammermill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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