Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Central City, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City 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 Central City apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Modern Tool Square0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City 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 Central City apartment is the 435 E 27th St Model at 435 E 27th St, Unit 435 starting at $1,200 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Glenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
416 E 3rd St, Unit 1st flr416 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.28
435 E 27th St, Unit 435435 E 27th St3BR,1BA$1.04
448 E 27th St, Unit 1stFloor448 E 27th St2BR,1BA$1.10
915 W 2nd St, Unit 2915 W 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.30
121 E 29th St, Unit #2121 E 29th St2BR,1BA$0.90
405 State St, Unit 405405 State St1BR,1.5BA$1.35
414 E 23rd St, Unit Downstairs414 E 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.22
642 E 7th St, Unit 2642 E 7th St3BR,1BA$1.06
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Cider Mill ApartmentsRenovated 1 BD 1 BA 091BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 163 Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $2,095. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $500 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $500 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,312.

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