Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (59 Rentals)

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property at 213 Wallace St

$700

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$700
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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213 Wallace St

EriePA16507

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property at 361 W 22nd St

$725 - $750

Studio Rentals

Available Jun 30

361 W 22nd St

EriePA16502

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124 E 4th St, Unit 1
$975
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

124 E 4th St, Unit 1

124 E 4th StErie, PA 16507
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326 W 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

326 W 8th St

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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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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Plymouth Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plymouth Apartments

604-608 Chestnut StErie, PA 16502
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West Bayfront, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Bayfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bayfront area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Row Apartments priced from $750. The Bowie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable West Bayfront apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$890
509 Dunn BlvdSpacious 2 Bed / 1.5 bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bayfront, PA

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bayfront 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 West Bayfront apartment is the 446 W 7th St Model at 446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bayfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor416 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.30
446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor446 W 7th St3BR,1BA$0.87
351 W 8th St, Unit #2 Up351 W 8th St2BR,1BA$0.81
731 W 4th St, Unit 729731 W 4th St3BR,1BA$0.80
657 W 8th St, Unit 1657 W 8th St3BR,1BA$1.10
1117 E 9th St, Unit 21117 E 9th St3BR,1BA$0.95
509 Dunn BlvdSpacious 2 Bed / 1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
322 Wallace St, Unit #2322 Wallace St2BR,1BA$0.82
814 E 10th St, Unit 2814 E 10th St2BR,1BA$1.00
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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West Bayfront, Erie, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bayfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Bayfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Bayfront is at The Bowie Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bayfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bayfront Apartment is $750 at Park Row Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Bayfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Bayfront is starting from $900 at 509 Dunn Blvd.

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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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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