Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East Hills Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (21 Rentals)

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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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326w8th
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
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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 Cider Mill Apartments priced from $850. Lovell Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $871. Here are the most affordable South East Hills apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$850
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$871
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,300
Tanglewood Apartments2-bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$1,569

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East Hills, PA

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South East Hills area is the $1.13 price per square foot 435 E 27th St Model at 435 E 27th St, Unit 435 in the in the Glenwood neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South East Hills apartment is the 1033 E 28th St Model at 1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 1033 starting at $900 with a $0.86 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.
435 E 27th St, Unit 435435 E 27th St3BR,1BA$1.13
1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 10331033 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.86
Modern Tool Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
Tanglewood Apartments2-bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$1.91
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.09
Cider Mill ApartmentsRenovated 1 BD 1 BA 091BR,1BA$1.70
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South East Hills, Erie, PA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the South East Hills Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South East Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South East Hills?

The cheapest apartment in South East Hills is Cider Mill Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in South East Hills costs $1,520.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South East Hills?

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 1 regular apartments in South East Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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