
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Mary Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the St Mary area of Erie.


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1601 Liberty St, Unit FrontUp

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The Bowie Apartments

361 W 22nd St

322 Wallace St, Unit #2

1309 E 10th St

457 W 5th St

314 W 21st St

457 W 5th St, Unit 2nd Floor

16 W 10th St
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Lighthouse Apartments

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817 Hess Ave, Unit up

712 W 26th St

1619 Chestnut St

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428 E 27th St, Unit 2

Landmark Square Apartments

716 Sassafras Apartments

261 E 6th St, Unit D

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1129 Brown Ave, Unit # 1

817 W 2nd St
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731 W 4th St, Unit 729

305 Cascade St

Lovell Place

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531 E 28th St, Unit 531

1104 W 8th St

725 Chestnut St, Unit 5

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239 W 16th St, Unit 4

Modern Tool Square

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333 W 6th St

333 W 6th St
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1112 W 4th St

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2505 Poplar St, Unit 1st Fl

1610 Poplar St

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Tanglewood Apartments

919 Plum St

440 W 10th St

825 Chestnut St

Boston Store Place Apartments

326 W 8th St

1062 W 26th St
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810 E 21st St

Mid City Towers

440-444 W 9th St

Jefferson Apartments

3309 State St

1210 E 10th St

Tullio Towers Senior & Disabled Living

Plymouth Apartments

1404 E Lake Rd

519-521 E 6th St
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St Mary, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Mary?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Studio Apartments | $812 | $695 | $900 |
| St Mary 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $455 | $1,725 |
| St Mary 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $675 | $1,817 |
| St Mary 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,132 | $850 | $1,650 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the St Mary Neighborhood of Erie, PA.
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Cheapest Available St Mary Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Mary area of Erie, PA is a Studio unit found at The Bowie Apartments priced from $695. Park Row Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable St Mary apartments for rent in Erie, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bowie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Mary, PA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Mary area is the $0.30 price per square foot 416 E 3rd St Model at 416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $455. The second greatest value St Mary apartment is the 547 W 5th St Model at 547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547 starting at $1,200 with a $0.89 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor | 416 E 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547 | 547 W 5th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 531 E 28th St, Unit 531 | 531 E 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 457 W 5th St, Unit 2nd Floor | 457 W 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| 239 W 16th St, Unit 4 | 239 W 16th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 731 W 4th St, Unit 729 | 731 W 4th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 1129 Brown Ave, Unit # 1 | 1129 Brown Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 2505 Poplar St, Unit 1st Fl | 2505 Poplar St | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 261 E 6th St, Unit D | 261 E 6th St | Studio ,1BA | $0.99 |
| 817 Hess Ave, Unit up | 817 Hess Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Mary Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St Mary?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Mary is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Mary?
The cheapest apartment in St Mary is Park Row Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in St Mary costs $1,075.
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 24 regular apartments in St Mary that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.