Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East Hills Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (42 Rentals)

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property at 2204 Pear St

$600

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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2204 Pear St

EriePA16510

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property at 1060 E 24th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1060 E 24th St

EriePA16503

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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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3309 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 State St

3309 State StErie, PA 16508
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Highpoint Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highpoint Towers

2314 Sassafras StErie, PA 16502
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South East Hills, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South East Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South East Hills area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3535 State St priced from $750. Park Row Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South East Hills apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3535 State St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East Hills, PA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the South East Hills area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Brookwood Village in the in the Walczak Park neighborhood starting from $1,360. The second greatest value South East Hills apartment is the 519 E 9th St Model at 519 E 9th St, Unit 1 starting at $850 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South East Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookwood Village2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
519 E 9th St, Unit 1519 E 9th St3BR,1BA$0.68
940 E 28th St, Unit Upstairs940 E 28th St4BR,1BA$0.92
257 W 8th St, Unit 5257 W 8th St3BR,1BA$0.95
737 E 28th St, Unit 1737 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.94
930 E 26th St, Unit 2nd Floor930 E 26th St2BR,1BA$0.81
540 E 22nd St, Unit 2540 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$0.94
428 E 27th St428 E 27th St2BR,1BA$1.06
612 E 11th St, Unit 1st Floor612 E 11th St2BR,1BA$0.98
3535 State St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including South East Hills, Erie, and the greater Erie area. 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South East Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South East Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South East Hills is at The Bowie Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South East Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South East Hills Apartment is $750 at 3535 State St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South East Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South East Hills is starting from $1,155 at Lovell Place.

What is the most affordable South East Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South East Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 301w8th and starts from $1,350.

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