Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $800 (20 Rentals)

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property at 225 1/2 W 18th St

$900

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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225 1/2 W 18th St

EriePA16502
property at 2104 Emerson Ave

$965

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$965
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$965

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2104 Emerson Ave

EriePA16502

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property at 335 W 2nd St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 10

335 W 2nd St

EriePA16507
property at 313 E 7th St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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313 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. Laurel Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. 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
Laurel Springs ApartmentsStudio Apartments with Walk-in Shower - 378Studio,1BA$795
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Presque Isle Condominiums1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Erie, PA

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Erie area is the $0.67 price per square foot 663 W 7th St Model at 663 W 7th St, Unit Upstairs in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Erie apartment is the 918 W 32nd St Model at 918 W 32nd St, Unit #2 starting at $1,200 with a $0.92 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.
663 W 7th St, Unit Upstairs663 W 7th St3BR,1BA$0.67
918 W 32nd St, Unit #2918 W 32nd St3BR,1BA$0.92
3611 Maple St, Unit 1st floor3611 Maple St2BR,1BA$0.78
1318 W 11th St, Unit 11318 W 11th St3BR,1BA$0.77
336 W 29th St, Unit 336 W. 29th #1336 W 29th St3BR,1BA$1.10
911 W 9th St, Unit 911911 W 9th St3BR,1BA$1.00
261 E 6th St, Unit D261 E 6th StStudio ,1BA$0.99
424 W 17th St, Unit 1424 W 17th St2BR,1BA$0.91
960 W 16th St, Unit 2960 W 16th St2BR,1BA$0.91
223 W 16th St, Unit 6223 W 16th St2BR,1BA$1.03

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Outer Downtown Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #11

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Downtown Erie

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Downtown Erie?

There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Erie, PA with pricing that ranges from $715 to $1,225. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Downtown Erie ranging from $965 to $1,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Downtown Erie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Downtown Erie ranges from $965 to $1,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,480.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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