Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA from $400 (57 Rentals)
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4131 W Lake Rd

508-10 E 6th St

207 Pennsylvania Ave

Carleton Court Apartments

Edinboro Townhomes and Apartments

Plymouth Apartments

Bayit Edinboro Apartment Rentals

133 Meadville St, Unit c

South Shore Apartments

Cider Mill Apartments

Laurel Springs Apartments

1102 W 8th St

820 Hess Ave

Northview Heights Apartments

Carriage Hill Townhouses

126 E 38th St

716 Sassafras Apartments

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

1681 Lake St
Erie County, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Erie County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Erie County Studio Apartments | $1,816 | $800 | $4,500 |
Erie County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $425 | $4,900 |
Erie County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $644 | $5,500 |
Erie County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $560 | $3,535 |
Erie County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,208 | $555 | $4,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Willow Commons Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $538 |
University Gate | 4 Bed Upgraded | 4BR,2BA | $620 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Meadows | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Edinboro Townhomes and Apartments | Twin Towers | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Bayit Edinboro Apartment Rentals | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
West Ridge Towers | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Maple Lane Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.28 price per square foot 416 E 3rd St Model at 416 E 3rd St, Unit 1st flr in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $425. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Small Model at Brookwood Village starting at $1,395 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the South East Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Erie County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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416 E 3rd St, Unit 1st flr | 416 E 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
Brookwood Village | 3 Bedroom Small | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
Granite Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom Townhome - A | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
435 E 27th St, Unit 435 | 435 E 27th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.04 |
University Gate | 3 Bed upgraded | 3BR,2BA | $0.62 |
121 E 29th St, Unit #2 | 121 E 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Shoreline Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Willow Commons Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
Westgate Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
642 E 7th St, Unit 2 | 642 E 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Erie County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Erie County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Erie County is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Erie County?
The cheapest apartment in Erie County is Willow Commons Apartments which is listed at $538, while the average apartment in Erie County costs $2,461.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Erie County?
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 1,066 regular apartments in Erie County 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 Erie County?
Cheap apartments in Erie County have an average cost of $341 which is $2,120 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Erie County.
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