Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (27 Rentals)

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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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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. Cider Mill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Cider Mill ApartmentsSpacious 1 BD 1 BA 041BR,1BA$850
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$900
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $0.44 price per square foot 826 W 10th St Model at 826 W 10th St, Unit Front unit in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 630 E 6th St Model at 630 E 6th St, Unit 2nd flr starting at $465 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie 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.
826 W 10th St, Unit Front unit826 W 10th St2BR,2BA$0.44
630 E 6th St, Unit 2nd flr630 E 6th St3BR,1BA$0.28
1008 W 7th St, Unit 2nd Floor1008 W 7th St2BR,1BA$0.77
819 Cherry St, Unit 819 Cherry St.819 Cherry St3BR,1BA$0.86
237 W 21st St, Unit 3237 W 21st St3BR,1BA$0.98
329 1/2 E. 26th St.,, Unit 329 12 E. 26th329 1/2 E. 26th St.,2BR,1BA$0.70
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Cider Mill ApartmentsRenovated 1 BD 1 BA 091BR,1BA$1.70
125 Parade St, Unit 125 Parade St Appt 2125 Parade St2BR,1BA$1.42
821 W 26th St, Unit 2821 W 26th St1BR,1BA$1.30

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Downtown Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #23

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

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 $1,075 at Cider Mill Apartments.

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