Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Squires Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (50 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
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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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West Side Squires, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Squires Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side Squires area of Erie, PA is a Studio unit found at 326w8th priced from $650. Landmark Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West Side Squires apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
326w8thStudioStudio,1BA$650
Landmark Square Apartments1 Bedroom Basement1BR,1BA$700
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Laurel Springs ApartmentsStudio Apartments with Walk-in Shower - 378Studio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Squires, PA

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side Squires area is the $0.93 price per square foot 636 W 17th St Model at 636 W 17th St, Unit #1 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value West Side Squires apartment is the 340 W 24th St Model at 340 W 24th St, Unit #2 starting at $1,100 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side Squires apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
636 W 17th St, Unit #1636 W 17th St3BR,1BA$0.93
340 W 24th St, Unit #2340 W 24th St2BR,1BA$0.89
653 W 17th St, Unit #2653 W 17th St3BR,1BA$0.92
916 W 9th St, Unit West916 W 9th St2BR,1BA$0.71
624 E 24th St, Unit 624624 E 24th St3BR,1BA$0.81
2420 Plum St, Unit 2422 Plum2420 Plum St3BR,1BA$1.00
548 E 7th St, Unit 548548 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.89
3202 French St, Unit 23202 French St1BR,1BA$0.87
820 Wayne St, Unit 2820 Wayne St2BR,1BA$1.06
3206 French St, Unit 23206 French St1BR,1BA$0.99

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West Side Squires, Erie, PA

Ranked #23

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Erie, PA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Squires Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Side Squires?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side Squires is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side Squires?

The cheapest apartment in West Side Squires is Landmark Square Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in West Side Squires costs $1,315.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side Squires?

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 West Side Squires 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 West Side Squires?

Cheap apartments in West Side Squires have an average cost of $378 which is $937 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Squires.

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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