Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Mary Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (48 Rentals)

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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
Senior Living
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
Student Housing

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Highpoint Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highpoint Towers

2314 Sassafras StErie, PA 16502
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403w9th
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

403w9th

403 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
Student Housing
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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 Landmark Square Apartments priced from $700. Lighthouse 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark Square Apartments1 Bedroom Basement1BR,1BA$700
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Mary, PA

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Mary area is the $0.89 price per square foot 340 W 24th St Model at 340 W 24th St, Unit #2 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value St Mary apartment is the 1158 Brown Ave Model at 1158 Brown Ave, Unit 1 starting at $750 with a $0.63 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.
340 W 24th St, Unit #2340 W 24th St2BR,1BA$0.89
1158 Brown Ave, Unit 11158 Brown Ave3BR,1BA$0.63
423 E 16th St, Unit 2423 E 16th St2BR,1BA$0.80
2420 Plum St, Unit 2422 Plum2420 Plum St3BR,1BA$1.00
548 E 7th St, Unit 548548 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.89
3206 French St, Unit 23206 French St1BR,1BA$0.99
923 Walnut St, Unit 3923 Walnut St2BR,1BA$0.94
820 Wayne St, Unit 2820 Wayne St2BR,1BA$1.06
526 E 22nd St, Unit 2526 E 22nd St2BR,1BA$0.87
1436 E 9th St, Unit 21436 E 9th St2BR,1BA$1.05

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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St Mary, Erie, PA

Ranked #25

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $850.

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

The cheapest apartment in St Mary is Landmark Square Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in St Mary costs $2,000.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in St Mary?

Cheap apartments in St Mary have an average cost of $422 which is $1,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Mary.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!