Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (30 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
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $0.28 price per square foot 630 E 6th St Model at 630 E 6th St, Unit 2nd flr in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $465. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 532 E 22nd St Model at 532 E 22nd St, Unit 1 starting at $800 with a $0.71 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.
630 E 6th St, Unit 2nd flr630 E 6th St3BR,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
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.41
825 W 24th St825 W 24th St2BR,1BA$2.13
1436 E 9th St, Unit 21436 E 9th St2BR,1BA$1.02
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Cider Mill ApartmentsRenovated 1 BD 1 BA 091BR,1BA$1.70
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.37

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Downtown Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #27

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Erie Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Erie?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Erie is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Erie costs $1,260.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Erie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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