Cheap Homes for Rent in Erie County, PA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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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
Carleton Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$740
Arneman Place2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$747
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Erie County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 330 Sassafras St Model at 330 Sassafras St, Unit 2 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Erie County apartment is the 628 E 6th St Model at 628 E 6th St, Unit 1 starting at $475 with a $0.29 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$1.00
628 E 6th St, Unit 1628 E 6th St1BR,1.5BA$0.29
Granite Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome - A3BR,1.5BA$0.94
532 E 22nd St, Unit 1532 E 22nd St3BR,1BA$0.71
Arneman Place2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.71
University Gate3 Bed upgraded3BR,2BA$0.62
121 E 29th St, Unit #2121 E 29th St2BR,1BA$0.90
Westgate Apartments2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Erie County

What type of rentals are currently available in Erie County?

There are currently 343 Apartments for Rent in Erie County, PA with pricing that ranges from $555 to $5,500. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Erie County ranging from $500 to $4,140.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Erie County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Erie County ranges from $500 to $4,140 with an average monthly rent of $1,668.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Erie County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Erie County range from $560 to $3,535, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $555.

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