Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (5 Rentals)
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East Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Erie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Erie Studio Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
East Erie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $837 | $425 | $1,240 |
East Erie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $644 | $1,500 |
East Erie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $800 | $1,495 |
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Cheapest Available East Erie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Erie area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lighthouse Apartments priced from $750. The Bowie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable East 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 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $900 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Erie, PA
As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Erie area is the $0.29 price per square foot 628 E 6th St Model at 628 E 6th St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Erie neighborhood starting from $475. The second greatest value East Erie apartment is the 416 E 3rd St Model at 416 E 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $425 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Erie apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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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 |
642 E 7th St, Unit 2 | 642 E 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Erie, Erie, PA
Ranked #14
Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Erie Neighborhood in Erie, PA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 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 Erie Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Erie?
The cheapest apartment in East Erie is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in East Erie costs $1,225.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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