Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East Hills Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (53 Rentals)

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540 E 7th St
$675 - $750
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$675 - $750
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540 E 7th St

540 E 7th StErie, PA 16503
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property at 361 W 22nd St

$725 - $750

Studio Rentals

Available Jun 30

361 W 22nd St

EriePA16502
property at 2219 Chestnut St

$850

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$850
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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2219 Chestnut St, Unit 2217

2219 Chestnut St
EriePA16502

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1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035
$895
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$895
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$895
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1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035

1035 E 28th StErie, PA 16504
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property at 633 E 11th St

$1,100

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$1,100
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633 E 11th St

EriePA16503
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2509 Peach St
$1,200 - $1,260
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2509 Peach St

2509 Peach StErie, PA 16502
property at 2679 Cherry St

$1,200

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2679 Cherry St

EriePA16508
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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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From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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 June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South East Hills area is the $0.50 price per square foot 2624 Chestnut St Model at 2624 Chestnut St, Unit 2624 Chestnut Street in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value South East Hills apartment is the 940 E 28th St Model at 940 E 28th St, Unit Upstairs starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Glenwood 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.
2624 Chestnut St, Unit 2624 Chestnut Street2624 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.50
940 E 28th St, Unit Upstairs940 E 28th St4BR,1BA$0.92
1035 E 28th St, Unit 10351035 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.85
540 E 7th St540 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.83
753 E 24th St, Unit 2nd Floor 2 bedroom753 E 24th St2BR,1BA$0.89
428 E 27th St428 E 27th St2BR,1BA$1.06
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.23
612 E 11th St, Unit 1st Floor612 E 11th St1BR,1BA$0.98
3535 State St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,156 at Lovell Place.

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