Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA from $400 (67 Rentals)

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St James Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Manor

2611 Pearl AveErie, PA 16510
Senior Living
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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 4 Beds unit found at University Gate in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood priced from $620. Willow Commons Apartments in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Erie County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Gate4 Bed Upgraded4BR,2BA$620
Willow Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$645
The Meadows1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $0.28 price per square foot 630 E 6th St Model at 630 E 6th St, Unit 2nd flr in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $465. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome - A Model at Granite Ridge Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $0.94 price per square foot . 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.
630 E 6th St, Unit 2nd flr630 E 6th St3BR,1BA$0.28
Granite Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome - A3BR,1.5BA$0.94
532 E 22nd St, Unit 1532 E 22nd St3BR,1BA$0.71
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
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.72
Westgate Apartments2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
826 Hess Ave, Unit 4826 Hess Ave1BR,1BA$0.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Erie County Apartments

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 $648, 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 16 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 $443 which is $2,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Erie County.

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