
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (7 Rentals)
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205 Pennsylvania Ave

506 E 14th St

658 E 25th St

230 Wallace St

642 W 10th St

625 W 22nd St
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Downtown Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Erie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Erie 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,002 | $750 | $1,290 |
Downtown Erie 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,512 | $1,150 | $2,000 |
Downtown Erie 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,056 | $500 | $1,500 |
Downtown Erie 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Cider Mill Apartments | Spacious 1 BD 1 BA 04 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Erie area is the $1.00 price per square foot 330 Sassafras St Model at 330 Sassafras St, Unit 2 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Erie apartment is the 628 E 6th St Model at 628 E 6th St, Unit 1 starting at $475 with a $0.29 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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330 Sassafras St, Unit 2 | 330 Sassafras St | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
628 E 6th St, Unit 1 | 628 E 6th St | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.29 |
416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor | 416 E 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
532 E 22nd St, Unit 1 | 532 E 22nd St | 3BR,1BA | $0.71 |
1008 W 7th St, Unit 2nd Floor | 1008 W 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
Modern Tool Square | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
826 W 4th St, Unit 2 | 826 W 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
642 E 7th St, Unit 2 | 642 E 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
439 W 8th St, Unit 3 | 439 W 8th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Erie
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Erie?
There are currently 175 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Erie, PA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $2,900. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Erie ranging from $500 to $2,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Erie?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Erie ranges from $500 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,034.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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