Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hammermill Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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254 W 9th St

EriePA16501

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St James Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Manor

2611 Pearl AveErie, PA 16510
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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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326w8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

326 W 8th 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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Hammermill, Erie, PA Local Guide

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. Cider Mill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Hammermill apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$850
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$900
Modern Tool Square0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hammermill, PA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hammermill area is the $0.64 price per square foot 330 Sassafras St Model at 330 Sassafras St, Unit 2 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Hammermill apartment is the 2114 Cherry St Model at 2114 Cherry St, Unit 502 Realty LLC starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Sassafras St, Unit 2330 Sassafras St3BR,2BA$0.64
2114 Cherry St, Unit 502 Realty LLC2114 Cherry St3BR,1BA$1.25
2706-1B Buffalo Rd, Unit B2706-1B Buffalo Rd1BR,1BA$1.39
Harborcreek Senior Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.14
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Cider Mill ApartmentsRenovated 1 BD 1 BA 091BR,1BA$1.70
125 Parade St, Unit 125 Parade St Appt 2125 Parade St2BR,1BA$1.42
2706-1A Buffalo Rd, Unit 1A2706-1A Buffalo Rd1BR,1BA$2.50
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hammermill, Erie, PA

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hammermill Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $925.

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 $1,320.

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

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