Cheap Homes for Rent in West Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $700 (24 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
property at 1138 W 8th St

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1138 W 8th St

EriePA16502
property at 2219 Chestnut St

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2219 Chestnut St, Unit 2217

2219 Chestnut St
EriePA16502

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property at 633 E 11th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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633 E 11th St

EriePA16503

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property at 810 W 2nd St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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810 W 2nd St

EriePA16507
property at 2679 Cherry St

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2679 Cherry St

EriePA16508

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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 $775. 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$775
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bayfront, PA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bayfront area is the $0.68 price per square foot 541 W 9th St Model at 541 W 9th St in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value West Bayfront apartment is the 2624 Chestnut St Model at 2624 Chestnut St, Unit 2624 Chestnut Street starting at $900 with a $0.50 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.
541 W 9th St541 W 9th St2BR,1BA$0.68
2624 Chestnut St, Unit 2624 Chestnut Street2624 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.50
819 Cherry St, Unit Cherry St.819 Cherry St3BR,1BA$0.75
547 W 5th St, Unit West 5th 547547 W 5th St3BR,1BA$0.89
351 W 8th St, Unit #2 Up351 W 8th St2BR,1BA$0.81
1208 W 27th St, Unit 11208 W 27th St2BR,1BA$0.95
731 W 4th St, Unit 729731 W 4th St3BR,1BA$0.80
540 E 7th St540 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.83
322 Wallace St, Unit #2322 Wallace St2BR,1BA$0.82
612 E 11th St, Unit 1st Floor612 E 11th St1BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Bayfront, Erie, PA

Ranked #19

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Bayfront

What type of rentals are currently available in West Bayfront?

There are currently 194 Apartments for Rent in West Bayfront, PA with pricing that ranges from $620 to $2,100. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Bayfront ranging from $700 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Bayfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Bayfront ranges from $700 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,460.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Bayfront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Bayfront range from $800 to $2,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,540.

Expert Rental Resources

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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