Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (20 Rentals)
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508-10 E 6th St

201 Liberty St

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Cider Mill Apartments

1102 W 8th St

820 Hess Ave
East Bayfront, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Bayfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Bayfront Studio Apartments | $800 | $800 | $800 |
East Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $972 | $600 | $1,650 |
East Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $644 | $1,500 |
East Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $850 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available East Bayfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Bayfront 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 East Bayfront 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 |
Modern Tool Square | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Cider Mill Apartments | Spacious 1 BD 1 BA 04 | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bayfront, PA
As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Bayfront area is the $1.04 price per square foot 304 W 3rd St Model at 304 W 3rd St, Unit 2 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value East Bayfront apartment is the 435 E 27th St Model at 435 E 27th St, Unit 435 starting at $1,300 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Glenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Bayfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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304 W 3rd St, Unit 2 | 304 W 3rd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
435 E 27th St, Unit 435 | 435 E 27th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
1035 E 28th St, Unit 1035 | 1035 E 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
448 E 27th St, Unit 1stFloor | 448 E 27th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
915 W 2nd St, Unit 2 | 915 W 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
2628 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Downstairs | 2628 Pennsylvania Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.22 |
414 E 23rd St, Unit Downstairs | 414 E 23rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
642 E 7th St, Unit 2 | 642 E 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Cider Mill Apartments | Renovated 1 BD 1 BA 09 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Bayfront, Erie, PA
Ranked #23
Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Bayfront Neighborhood in Erie, PA
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Bayfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Bayfront?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Bayfront is at Modern Tool Square listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Bayfront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Bayfront Apartment is $750 at Lighthouse Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Bayfront Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Bayfront is starting from $1,025 at Cider Mill Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Bayfront Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Bayfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $850.
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