Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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St James Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Manor

2611 Pearl AveErie, PA 16510
Senior Living
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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
Senior Living

Southeast Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Erie area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lighthouse Apartments priced from $750. Cider Mill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Southeast Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$850
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Lovell Place1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$998
Modern Tool Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Erie, PA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Erie area is the $0.86 price per square foot 1033 E 28th St Model at 1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 1033 in the in the Glenwood neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Southeast Erie apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Modern Tool Square starting at $2,900 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1033 E 28th St, Unit 2 10331033 E 28th St2BR,1BA$0.86
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.41
Lovell Place1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Cider Mill ApartmentsRenovated 1 BD 1 BA 091BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #16

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 brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Erie, Pennsylvania. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southeast Erie Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Erie Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Erie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Erie Apartment is $750 at Lighthouse Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Erie Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Erie is starting from $950 at Northview Heights Apartments.

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