
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (11 Rentals)
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241 E 10th St

Plymouth Apartments

The Bowie Apartments

337 W 6th St
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716 Sassafras Apartments
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West Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Erie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Erie Studio Apartments | $863 | $550 | $900 |
West Erie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $625 | $1,745 |
West Erie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $1,167 | $1,998 |
West Erie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $875 | $1,675 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA.
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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 The Bowie Apartments priced from $800. 716 Sassafras Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable West Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Lovell Place | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $967 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Erie, PA
As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Erie area is the $0.87 price per square foot 446 W 7th St Model at 446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value West Erie apartment is the 1B1B Model at Lovell Place starting at $967 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Erie apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor | 446 W 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Lovell Place | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Erie, Erie, PA
Ranked #2
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Erie Neighborhood in Erie, PA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $967.
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 $1,200.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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