Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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124 E 4th St, Unit 1
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124 E 4th St, Unit 1

124 E 4th StErie, PA 16507
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814 Sassafras St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

814 Sassafras St

814 Sassafras StErie, PA 16501
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250 W 8th St
Studio Apartments

250 W 8th St

250 W 8th StErie, PA 16501

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328 W 6th St
Studio Apartments

328 W 6th St

328 W 6th StErie, PA 16507
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309 W 8th St
Studio Apartments

309 W 8th St

309 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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225 W 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

225 W 8th St

225 W 8th StErie, PA 16501
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314 W 2nd St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

314 W 2nd St

314 W 2nd StErie, PA 16507

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Plymouth Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plymouth Apartments

604-608 Chestnut StErie, PA 16502
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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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Richford Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richford Arms

515 State StErie, PA 16501

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Cheapest Available Mid City Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City Erie area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Row Apartments priced from $750. The Bowie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Mid City Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$890
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City Erie, PA

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City Erie area is the $1.35 price per square foot 405 State St Model at 405 State St, Unit 405 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Mid City Erie apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Modern Tool Square starting at $1,250 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
405 State St, Unit 405405 State St1BR,1.5BA$1.35
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
257 W 8th St, Unit 4257 W 8th St2BR,1BA$1.13
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
124 E 4th St, Unit 1124 E 4th St1BR,1BA$1.50
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.04
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.54

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Mid City Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #25

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid City Erie Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mid City Erie?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mid City Erie is at The Bowie Apartments listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid City Erie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid City Erie Apartment is $750 at Park Row Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mid City Erie Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mid City Erie is starting from $1,250 at Modern Tool Square.

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