Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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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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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
Senior Living
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Richford Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richford Arms

515 State StErie, PA 16501

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Mid City Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid City Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City Erie area of Erie, PA is a Studio unit found at 326w8th priced from $650. The Bowie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Mid City Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
326w8thStudioStudio,1BA$650
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Modern Tool Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City Erie, PA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City Erie area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Modern Tool Square in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Mid City Erie apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Park Row Apartments starting at $850 with a $1.13 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.
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.62
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid City Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #29

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mid City Erie Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid City Erie Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mid City Erie?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid City Erie is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid City Erie?

The cheapest apartment in Mid City Erie is Park Row Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Mid City Erie costs $1,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid City Erie?

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 104 regular apartments in Mid City Erie 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

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.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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