
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Downtown Erie area of Erie.


Landmark Square Apartments

Plymouth Apartments

1147 W 22nd St

254 W 9th St

250 E 9th St
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The Bowie Apartments

Laurel Springs Apartments

2102 Raspberry St
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337 W 6th St

716 Sassafras Apartments

Royal Villa Apartments
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Outer Downtown Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Downtown Erie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer Downtown Erie Studio Apartments | $860 | $550 | $900 |
Outer Downtown Erie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,037 | $700 | $1,758 |
Outer Downtown Erie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $690 | $1,929 |
Outer Downtown Erie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $775 | $1,675 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA.
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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 Landmark Square Apartments priced from $700. Maple Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Landmark Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Basement | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Maple Lane Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Erie, PA
As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Erie area is the $0.63 price per square foot 1118 W 8th St Model at 1118 W 8th St, Unit Second Floor in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Erie apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Finished Basemen... Model at Willowood Village Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,655 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the West Suburban Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Downtown Erie apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1118 W 8th St, Unit Second Floor | 1118 W 8th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
Willowood Village Apartments & Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Finished Basemen... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
2124 Cherry St, Unit 1 | 2124 Cherry St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
1208 W 27th St, Unit 2 | 1208 W 27th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
1129 Brown Ave, Unit 2 | 1129 Brown Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
261 E 6th St, Unit D | 261 E 6th St | Studio ,1BA | $0.99 |
Royal Villa Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 867 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Lovell Place | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Maple Lane Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Getting Around the Outer Downtown Erie Neighborhood in Erie, PA
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Downtown Erie Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Downtown Erie?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Downtown Erie is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Downtown Erie?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Downtown Erie is Landmark Square Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Outer Downtown Erie costs $1,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Downtown 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 114 regular apartments in Outer Downtown Erie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Downtown Erie?
Cheap apartments in Outer Downtown Erie have an average cost of $421 which is $874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Downtown Erie.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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