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Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Erie, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Erie, PA area range in price from $650 to $3,205 with an overall median price of $1,448. The three Erie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burton Diehl at $700, East Erie at $700, and East Suburban Erie at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Erie Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Burton Diehl$900$70010
East Erie$900$7009
East Suburban Erie$906$7006
South Suburban Erie$1,275$7951
Greater Kahkwa$1,300$6509
East Bayfront$1,437$650123
East Side Bay Lights$1,437$650123
Frontier$1,437$650114
Hammermill$1,437$650123
Outer Downtown Erie$1,437$650118

Cheapest Available Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lighthouse Apartments in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood priced from $750. West Ridge Towers in the West Suburban Erie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
West Ridge Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Erie area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Large Model at Brookwood Village in the in the South East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Erie apartment is the 328 E 6th St Model at 328 E 6th St starting at $1,050 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookwood Village3 Bedroom Large3BR,2BA$0.88
328 E 6th St328 E 6th St2BR,1BA$0.72
Hudson LoftsThe Nittany4BR,4BA$0.73
Lovell Place2B2B2BR,2BA$0.93
Arneman Place3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BA$0.99
1032 W 30th St, Unit 1032 W 30th1032 W 30th St2BR,1BA$0.84
1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 10331033 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.86
737 E 28th St, Unit 1737 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.94
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
1130 Atkins St, Unit 11130 Atkins St2BR,1BA$0.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Erie

What type of rentals are currently available in Erie?

There are currently 274 Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA with pricing that ranges from $555 to $3,205. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie ranging from $210 to $2,700.

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 $210 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,329.

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 $560 to $2,734, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $210 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $555.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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