Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marvintown Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (64 Rentals)

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213 Wallace St

EriePA16507

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326 W 8th St
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326 W 8th St

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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Mid City Towers
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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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Marvintown, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marvintown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marvintown, PA

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marvintown area is the $0.30 price per square foot 416 E 3rd St Model at 416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $455. The second greatest value Marvintown apartment is the 446 W 7th St Model at 446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marvintown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor416 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.30
446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor446 W 7th St3BR,1BA$0.87
731 W 4th St, Unit 729731 W 4th St3BR,1BA$0.80
657 W 8th St, Unit 1657 W 8th St3BR,1BA$1.10
1117 E 9th St, Unit 21117 E 9th St3BR,1BA$0.97
805 Hess Ave, Unit 2805 Hess Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
725 Chestnut St, Unit 5725 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.06
322 Wallace St, Unit #2322 Wallace St2BR,1BA$0.82
817 Hess Ave, Unit up817 Hess Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Marvintown, Erie, PA

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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Marvintown, Erie, and the greater Erie area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marvintown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Marvintown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marvintown is under $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marvintown?

The cheapest apartment in Marvintown is Park Row Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Marvintown costs $1,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marvintown?

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

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.