Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (55 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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326 W 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

326 W 8th St

326 W 8th 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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440-444 W 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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Plymouth Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plymouth Apartments

604-608 Chestnut StErie, PA 16502
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Highpoint Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highpoint Towers

2314 Sassafras StErie, PA 16502
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Outer Downtown Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Downtown Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Downtown 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 $800. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown 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$800
Presque Isle Condominiums1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Landmark Square Apartments2BR.1BA.624SF2BR,1BA$875
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Erie, PA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Erie area is the $0.75 price per square foot 819 Cherry St Model at 819 Cherry St, Unit Cherry St. in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Erie apartment is the 1026 W 30th St Model at 1026 W 30th St, Unit 2 starting at $950 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Downtown Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
819 Cherry St, Unit Cherry St.819 Cherry St3BR,1BA$0.75
1026 W 30th St, Unit 21026 W 30th St2BR,1BA$0.84
917 W 3rd St, Unit 917 W 3rd Street #1917 W 3rd St3BR,1BA$1.09
1152 W 27th St, Unit 1st Floor1152 W 27th St2BR,1BA$0.91
Lovell Place2B1B2BR,1BA$1.08
657 W 8th St, Unit 1657 W 8th St3BR,1BA$1.10
205 E 3rd St, Unit 205205 E 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.95
1553 W Grandview Blvd, Unit 15531553 W Grandview Blvd1BR,1BA$1.19
257 W 8th St, Unit 4257 W 8th St2BR,1BA$1.10
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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Outer Downtown Erie, Erie, PA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Erie, Pennsylvania. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Downtown Erie Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Downtown Erie?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Downtown Erie is at The Bowie Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Downtown Erie Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Downtown Erie Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Downtown Erie is starting from $875 at Landmark Square Apartments.

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.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.