Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (18 Rentals)
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Bayfront, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bayfront Studio Apartments | $960 | $800 | $1,150 |
Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $425 | $1,650 |
Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $644 | $2,395 |
Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $850 | $1,935 |
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Cheapest Available Bayfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayfront area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lighthouse Apartments priced from $750. Modern Tool Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in Erie, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Modern Tool Square | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Maple Lane Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Laurel Springs Apartments | Studio Apartments with Walk-in Shower - 378 | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Shoreline Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, PA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayfront 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 Bayfront apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome - Ashmont 1324 Model at Willowood Village Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,835 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayfront 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 |
Willowood Village Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome - Ashmont 1324 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
915 W 2nd St, Unit 2 | 915 W 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
121 E 29th St, Unit #2 | 121 E 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
405 State St, Unit 405 | 405 State St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
Shoreline Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
642 E 7th St, Unit 2 | 642 E 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Maple Lane Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Modern Tool Square | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBayfront, Erie, PA
Ranked #14
Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Bayfront Neighborhood in Erie, PA
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Bayfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bayfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bayfront is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in Bayfront is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Bayfront costs $1,560.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayfront?
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 136 regular apartments in Bayfront 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 Bayfront?
Cheap apartments in Bayfront have an average cost of $410 which is $1,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayfront.
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