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St James Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Manor

2611 Pearl AveErie, PA 16510
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Country Gables

9860 W Lake RdLake City, PA 16423
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Cheapest Available Erie County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Willow Commons Apartments in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood priced from $538. University Gate in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$538
University Gate4 Bed Upgraded4BR,2BA$620
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Meadows1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
West Ridge Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Bayit Edinboro1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.64 price per square foot 330 Sassafras St Model at 330 Sassafras St, Unit 2 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 630 E 6th St Model at 630 E 6th St, Unit 2nd flr starting at $465 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Erie County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Sassafras St, Unit 2330 Sassafras St3BR,2BA$0.64
630 E 6th St, Unit 2nd flr630 E 6th St3BR,1BA$0.28
Granite Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome - A3BR,1.5BA$0.94
1008 W 7th St, Unit 2nd Floor1008 W 7th St2BR,1BA$0.77
819 Cherry St, Unit 819 Cherry St.819 Cherry St3BR,1BA$0.86
University Gate3 Bed upgraded3BR,2BA$0.62
329 1/2 E. 26th St.,, Unit 329 12 E. 26th329 1/2 E. 26th St.,2BR,1BA$0.70
Westgate Apartments2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Erie County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Erie County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Erie County Apartment is $538 at Willow Commons Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Erie County is starting from $645 at Willow Commons Apartments.

What is the most affordable Erie County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Erie County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Gate and starts from $630.

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