Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Palace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palace Apartments

913 State StErie, PA 16501
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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

Downtown Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Erie area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lighthouse Apartments priced from $750. 38 North Park Row has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
38 North Park Row1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Modern Tool Square0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA

As of February 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $0.88 price per square foot 942 W 2nd St Model at 942 W 2nd St, Unit 4 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 546 W 7th St Model at 546 W 7th St, Unit A starting at $1,100 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
942 W 2nd St, Unit 4942 W 2nd St2BR,1BA$0.88
546 W 7th St, Unit A546 W 7th St2BR,1BA$0.79
304 W 3rd St, Unit 2304 W 3rd St3BR,1.5BA$1.13
2643 Chestnut St2643 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.00
448 E 27th St, Unit 1st Floor448 E 27th St2BR,1BA$1.12
657 W 8th St, Unit 1657 W 8th St3BR,1BA$1.00
642 E 7th St, Unit 1642 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.88
828 E 29th St, Unit 1828 E 29th St2BR,1BA$0.88
731 E 28th St, Unit 2731 E 28th St2BR,1BA$1.06
38 North Park Row1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Erie Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Erie?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Erie is at Modern Tool Square listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Erie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Erie Apartment is $750 at Lighthouse Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Erie Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Erie is starting from $1,025 at Cider Mill Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Erie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Erie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $850.

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