Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hammermill Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (25 Rentals)
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254 W 9th St
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2706-2 Buffalo Rd, Unit 2

337 W 6th St

239 E 10th 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 |
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Hammermill Studio Apartments | $840 | $695 | $925 |
Hammermill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,062 | $600 | $1,455 |
Hammermill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $725 | $2,900 |
Hammermill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $800 | $2,030 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Cider Mill Apartments | Spacious 1 BD 1 BA 04 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Northview Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Modern Tool Square | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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330 Sassafras St, Unit 2 | 330 Sassafras St | 3BR,2BA | $0.64 |
2114 Cherry St, Unit 502 Realty LLC | 2114 Cherry St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
2706-1B Buffalo Rd, Unit B | 2706-1B Buffalo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Harborcreek Senior Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Northview Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Cider Mill Apartments | Renovated 1 BD 1 BA 09 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
125 Parade St, Unit 125 Parade St Appt 2 | 125 Parade St | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
2706-1A Buffalo Rd, Unit 1A | 2706-1A Buffalo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHammermill, Erie, PA
Ranked #23
Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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