Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $525 (77 Rentals)

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520 W 17th St, Unit 3
$850
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 28

520 W 17th St, Unit 3

520 W 17th StErie, PA 16502
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property at 1813 W 14th St

$875

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$875
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$875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1813 W 14th St

EriePA16505

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property at 2679 Cherry St

$1,125

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$1,125
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$1,125

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 28

2679 Cherry St

EriePA16508

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property at 351 E 7th St

$1,175

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$1,175
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 28

351 E 7th St

EriePA16503

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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
Landmark Square Apartments2BR.1BA.624SF2BR,1BA$875
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$890
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Erie, PA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Erie area is the $0.81 price per square foot 645 W 8th St Model at 645 W 8th St, Unit 645 West 8th Street in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Erie apartment is the 350 Norman Way Model at 350 Norman Way, Unit 350 starting at $950 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Glenwood 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.
645 W 8th St, Unit 645 West 8th Street645 W 8th St3BR,1BA$0.81
350 Norman Way, Unit 350350 Norman Way2BR,1BA$0.73
1008 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor1008 W 7th St3BR,1BA$0.82
357 W 8th St, Unit 357 West 8th357 W 8th St4BR,1BA$0.91
657 W 8th St, Unit 1657 W 8th St3BR,1BA$1.00
2688 Myrtle St, Unit Myrtle2688 Myrtle St3BR,1BA$1.35
355 W 8th St, Unit 355 West 8th355 W 8th St2BR,1BA$1.20
405 State St, Unit 405405 State St1BR,1.5BA$1.35
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.34
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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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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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.

What is the most affordable Outer Downtown Erie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Downtown Erie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 403w9th and starts from $1,275.

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