Cheap Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA from $400 (54 Rentals)

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St James Manor
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St James Manor

2611 Pearl AveErie, PA 16510
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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
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440-444 W 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440-444 W 9th St

440-444 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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3309 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 State St

3309 State StErie, PA 16508
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326w8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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West Ridge Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Ridge Towers

5040 W Ridge RdErie, PA 16506
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Erie, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Erie, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Erie, PA area range in price from $425 to $2,900 with an overall median price of $1,492. The three Erie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Suburban Erie at $555, East Erie at $425, and Southeast Erie at $425. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Erie Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Suburban Erie$1,131$55518
East Erie$1,225$4259
Southeast Erie$1,260$42527
Burton Diehl$1,280$55540
Hammermill$1,282$42543
East Side Bay Lights$1,300$42530
East Bayfront$1,397$42533
Central City$1,400$42536
Downtown Erie$1,400$42536
Marvintown$1,400$42538

Cheapest Available Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Erie, 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Gate4 Bed Upgraded4BR,2BA$620
Willow Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$645
Carleton Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$715
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
West Ridge Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Erie, PA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Erie 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 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 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
416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor416 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.28
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
University Gate3 Bed upgraded3BR,2BA$0.62
121 E 29th St, Unit #2121 E 29th St2BR,1BA$0.90
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.72
642 E 7th St, Unit 2642 E 7th St3BR,1BA$1.00

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Erie Overview

Perfectly nestled on the shores of Lake Erie, Erie is a charming city in Pennsylvania. The city's relatively low housing cost, suburban feel, proximity to amenities, and the picturesque views of the lake are what sets it apart from other similar locales.  

Why live in Erie, PA?

Not only is Erie quite livable due to its affordability and ease of transit but is also brims brimming with interest areas for both recreation and culture. With a population of around 100,000 people and also being the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie offers the allure of a small town with local and conveniently located amenities along with multiple attractions. Some of these attractions include the Erie Art museum the Erie’s Children’s Museum and the Warner Theatre which was commissioned by the Warner Brothers in 1929. Erie is also home to the Presque Isle State Park which is a peninsula that boasts of hiking trails, and beaches. 

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Getting Around Erie, PA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Erie Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Erie?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Erie is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Erie?

The cheapest apartment in Erie is Willow Commons Apartments which is listed at $648, while the average apartment in Erie costs $1,492.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Erie?

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 77 regular apartments in Erie 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?

Cheap apartments in Erie have an average cost of $633 which is $859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Erie.

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