Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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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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440-444 W 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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326w8th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502

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Highpoint Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highpoint Towers

2314 Sassafras StErie, PA 16502
Senior Living
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Heritage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

2547 W 8th StErie, PA 16505
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark Square Apartments1 Bedroom Basement1BR,1BA$700
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1118 W 8th St, Unit Second Floor1118 W 8th St2BR,1BA$0.63
Willowood Village Apartments & Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Finished Basemen...2BR,1.5BA$1.27
2124 Cherry St, Unit 12124 Cherry St3BR,1BA$0.82
1208 W 27th St, Unit 21208 W 27th St2BR,1BA$0.86
1129 Brown Ave, Unit 21129 Brown Ave2BR,1BA$0.97
261 E 6th St, Unit D261 E 6th StStudio ,1BA$0.99
Royal Villa Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 8672BR,1BA$1.29
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.20
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Downtown Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

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

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

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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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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Written by: Trey Huguley

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