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West Suburban Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Suburban Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Suburban Erie 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 Suburban Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
326w8thStudioStudio,1BA$650
Landmark Square Apartments1 Bedroom Basement1BR,1BA$700
Carleton Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$715
West Ridge Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Suburban Erie, PA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Suburban Erie area is the $1.00 price per square foot 532 Lincoln Ave Model at 532 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value West Suburban Erie apartment is the 340 W 24th St Model at 340 W 24th St, Unit #2 starting at $1,300 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Suburban Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
532 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1532 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
340 W 24th St, Unit #2340 W 24th St2BR,1BA$1.05
916 W 9th St, Unit West916 W 9th St2BR,1BA$0.75
1208 W 27th St, Unit 21208 W 27th St2BR,1BA$0.86
1021 W 4th St, Unit 11021 W 4th St2BR,1BA$1.00
2505 Poplar St, Unit 1st Fl2505 Poplar St2BR,1BA$1.03
1129 Brown Ave, Unit 21129 Brown Ave2BR,1BA$0.88
1335 W 24th St, Unit 21335 W 24th St2BR,1BA$0.88
3206 French St, Unit 23206 French St1BR,1BA$0.99
457 W 8th St, Unit 1st floor front #1457 W 8th St1BR,1BA$1.07

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Suburban Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including West Suburban Erie, Erie, and the greater Erie area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the West Suburban Erie Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

4 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Suburban Erie Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Suburban Erie?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Suburban Erie is under $800.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Suburban Erie is Landmark Square Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in West Suburban Erie costs $1,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Suburban Erie?

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 128 regular apartments in West Suburban Erie 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 Suburban Erie?

Cheap apartments in West Suburban Erie have an average cost of $445 which is $880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Suburban Erie.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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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

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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