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Latrobe Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latrobe Apartments

409 Lehmer StLatrobe, PA 15650

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Oak Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Apartments

6349 Old William Penn HwyExport, PA 15632
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125 Boyer St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

125 Boyer St

125 Boyer StJohnstown, PA 15906
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746 Park Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

746 Park Ave

746 Park AveJohnstown, PA 15902
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744 Highland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

744 Highland Ave

744 Highland AveJohnstown, PA 15902
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Maple St Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple St Apartments

1003 Maple StNatrona Heights, PA 15065
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433 Ferndale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

433 Ferndale Ave

433 Ferndale AveJohnstown, PA 15905
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416 Linden Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

416 Linden Ave

416 Linden AveJohnstown, PA 15902
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954 Bedford St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

954 Bedford St

954 Bedford StJohnstown, PA 15902

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Ernest, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ernest Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ernest, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Hawksworth Gardens priced from $200. Traverse Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $540. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ernest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawksworth Gardens3 bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$200
Traverse CommonsAspen - 2/2 SINGLE ROOM LEASE2BR,2BA$540
Toll House ApartmentsJunior1BR,1BA$745
Pacific Highlands ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$745
Stonehenge ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$750
Forest Hills ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$790
Brookside Apartments1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
78 Fairfield Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$850
Luxor Gardens Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$850
Craigdell Gardens2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ernest, PA and Nearby

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ernest area is the $1.20 price per square foot Cust Int Model at Walton Crossings in the starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Ernest apartment is the 4 Beds, 2 Baths Model at The Cottages on Campus starting at $725 with a $0.43 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ernest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walton CrossingsCust Int3BR,2.5BA$1.20
The Cottages on Campus4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$0.43
218 Walnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Stonehenge ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$0.75
The North Main ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Crossroads Meadow2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Nittany Highland Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Craigdell Gardens2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Hawksworth Gardens2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.25
Forest Hills ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ernest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ernest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ernest Apartment is $745 at Toll House Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ernest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ernest is starting from $200 at Hawksworth Gardens.

What is the most affordable Ernest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ernest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hawksworth Gardens and starts from $200.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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