Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Mary Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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254 W 9th St

EriePA16501

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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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440-444 W 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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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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St Mary, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Mary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Mary 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 St Mary 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
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$900
Lovell Place1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$998
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Mary, PA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Mary 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 St Mary apartment is the 2114 Cherry St Model at 2114 Cherry St, Unit 502 Realty LLC starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Mary 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
2114 Cherry St, Unit 502 Realty LLC2114 Cherry St3BR,1BA$1.25
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.41
532 E 22nd St, Unit 2532 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$0.94
610 W 19th St, Unit 2610 W 19th St3BR,1BA$1.27
Lovell Place1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
718 Walnut St, Unit 718 Walnut Street Apmt 3718 Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.11
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Cider Mill ApartmentsRenovated 1 BD 1 BA 091BR,1BA$1.70
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St Mary, Erie, PA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the St Mary Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Mary Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Mary?

The cheapest apartment in St Mary is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in St Mary costs $1,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Mary?

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 2 regular apartments in St Mary that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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