Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hammermill Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (51 Rentals)

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1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035
$895
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1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035

1035 E 28th StErie, PA 16504
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St James Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Manor

2611 Pearl AveErie, PA 16510
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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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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
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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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Highpoint Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highpoint Towers

2314 Sassafras StErie, PA 16502
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Lighthouse Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lighthouse Apartments

1206 E Lake RdErie, PA 16507
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Hammermill, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hammermill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hammermill, PA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hammermill area is the $0.68 price per square foot 533 E 28th St Model at 533 E 28th St, Unit 533 2nd fl in the in the Glenwood neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Hammermill apartment is the 801 Hess Ave Model at 801 Hess Ave, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $800 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hammermill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
533 E 28th St, Unit 533 2nd fl533 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.68
801 Hess Ave, Unit 2nd Floor801 Hess Ave3BR,1BA$0.65
940 E 28th St, Unit Upstairs940 E 28th St4BR,1BA$0.92
1035 E 28th St, Unit 10351035 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.85
205 E 3rd St, Unit 205205 E 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.90
2206 Wallace St, Unit 12206 Wallace St2BR,1BA$0.87
1435 Lynn St, Unit 21435 Lynn St2BR,1BA$0.89
1318 E 9th St, Unit 21318 E 9th St2BR,1BA$0.89
805 Hess Ave805 Hess AveStudio ,1BA$0.89
623 E 12th St, Unit 3623 E 12th St1BR,1BA$0.93

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Hammermill, Erie, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hammermill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hammermill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hammermill is at The Bowie Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hammermill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hammermill Apartment is $750 at Park Row Apartments.

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