Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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326w8th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

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
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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Cheapest Available West Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Erie area of Erie, PA is a Studio unit found at 326w8th priced from $625. The Bowie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
326w8thStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Erie, PA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Erie area is the $1.09 price per square foot 725 Chestnut St Model at 725 Chestnut St, Unit 7 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value West Erie apartment is the 542 6th W St Model at 542 6th W St, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
725 Chestnut St, Unit 7725 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.09
542 6th W St, Unit 2542 6th W St1BR,1BA$1.55
923 Walnut St, Unit 3923 Walnut St2BR,1BA$0.94
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.16
The Bowie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.11
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.57

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Erie Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Erie?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Erie is under $929.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Erie?

The cheapest apartment in West Erie is 716 Sassafras Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in West Erie costs $1,675.

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