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property at 2971 W 12th St
$600
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2971 W 12th St

EriePA16505
property at 330 E 12th St
$800

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Total Monthly Price$800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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330 E 12th St, Unit 2nd floor

330 E 12th St
EriePA16503
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property at 223 W 29th St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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223 W 29th St

EriePA16508

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property at 3931 Reichert Rd
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3931 Reichert Rd

EriePA16509
property at 20 W 31st St
$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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20 W 31st St

EriePA16508

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Erie, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2026

Current rental homes in the Erie, PA area range in price from $600 to $4,500 with an overall median price of $1,031. The three Erie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Erie at $847, Burton Diehl at $925, and Southeast Erie at $947. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Erie Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Erie$847$7509
Burton Diehl$925$7509
Southeast Erie$947$75014
St Mary$960$70023
Central Eastside$977$75019
East Suburban Erie$990$7503
Hammermill$990$75019
Central City$995$70024
Downtown Erie$995$70025
West Bayfront$995$70020

Best Value Homes for Rent in Erie, PA

As of September 21, 2026 the best value rental home in the Erie area is the $0.67 price per square foot 402 Myrtle St Model at 402 Myrtle St in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Erie rental home is the 2734 W 34th Street Model at 2734 W 34th Street in the West Suburban Erie neighborhood starting at $2,350 with a $1.41 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Erie homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
402 Myrtle St402 Myrtle St4BR, 1BA$0.67
2734 W 34th Street2734 W 34th Street3BR, 2BA$1.41
237 W 3rd St237 W 3rd St3BR, 1BA$0.64
1472 Nicholson St1472 Nicholson St3BR, 1.5BA$1.07
910 E 31st St910 E 31st St3BR, 1BA$1.12
545 W 17th St, Unit Rear House545 W 17th St4BR, 1BA$0.91
703 Kahkwa Blvd703 Kahkwa Blvd2BR, 1BA$1.09
726 W 2nd St726 W 2nd St2BR, 1BA$1.50
330 E 12th St, Unit 2nd floor330 E 12th St2BR, 1BA$0.84
223 W 29th St223 W 29th St1BR, 1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Erie

What type of rentals are currently available in Erie?

There are currently 333 Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA with pricing that ranges from $440 to $2,680. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie ranging from $600 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Erie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Erie ranges from $600 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,292.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Erie?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Erie range from $605 to $2,525, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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