Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frontier Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Mid City Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Towers

12 E Ninth StErie, PA 16501
Senior Living
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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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326w8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

326w8th

326 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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Heritage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

2547 W 8th StErie, PA 16505
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Frontier, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Frontier Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frontier area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Lane Apartments priced from $800. Shoreline Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Frontier apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$850
Laurel Springs ApartmentsStudio Apartments with Walk-in Shower - 378Studio,1BA$850
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$900
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frontier, PA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frontier 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 Frontier apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Ranch Fairfax - 1144 Model at Willowood Village Apartments & Townhomes starting at $2,395 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frontier apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Sassafras St, Unit 2330 Sassafras St3BR,2BA$1.00
Willowood Village Apartments & Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bath Ranch Fairfax - 11442BR,2BA$2.09
1008 W 7th St, Unit 2nd Floor1008 W 7th St2BR,1BA$0.77
405 State St, Unit 405405 State St1BR,1.5BA$1.35
Shoreline Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
439 W 8th St, Unit 3439 W 8th St1BR,1BA$1.20
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Laurel Springs ApartmentsStudio Apartments with Walk-in Shower - 378Studio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Frontier, Erie, PA

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Frontier Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frontier Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frontier?

The cheapest apartment in Frontier is Maple Lane Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Frontier costs $1,560.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Frontier?

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 Frontier that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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