Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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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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3309 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 State St

3309 State StErie, PA 16508
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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
Senior Living

Little Italy, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Little Italy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Italy area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lighthouse Apartments priced from $750. The Bowie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Little Italy apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$900
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Modern Tool Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, PA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $0.96 price per square foot 735 E 28th St Model at 735 E 28th St, Unit 2 in the in the Glenwood neighborhood starting from $865. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Modern Tool Square starting at $1,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Italy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
735 E 28th St, Unit 2735 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.96
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
951 W 21st St, Unit 1951 W 21st St3BR,1BA$1.13
610 W 19th St, Unit 2610 W 19th St3BR,1BA$1.17
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Little Italy, Erie, PA

Ranked #25

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 Little Italy Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Italy Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Italy?

The cheapest apartment in Little Italy is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Little Italy costs $1,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Little Italy?

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 Little Italy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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