Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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254 W 9th St

EriePA16501

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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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Highpoint Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highpoint Towers

2314 Sassafras StErie, PA 16502
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Little Italy, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Little Italy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Italy 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 Little Italy apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$900
Modern Tool Square0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, PA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $0.64 price per square foot 330 Sassafras St Model at 330 Sassafras St, Unit 2 in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the 819 Cherry St Model at 819 Cherry St, Unit 819 Cherry St. starting at $950 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Italy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Sassafras St, Unit 2330 Sassafras St3BR,2BA$0.64
819 Cherry St, Unit 819 Cherry St.819 Cherry St3BR,1BA$0.86
237 W 21st St, Unit 3237 W 21st St3BR,1BA$0.98
923 Walnut St, Unit 2923 Walnut St2BR,1BA$0.93
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
708 W 34th St, Unit 708708 W 34th St1BR,1BA$1.08
125 Parade St, Unit 125 Parade St Appt 2125 Parade St2BR,1BA$1.42
821 W 26th St, Unit 2821 W 26th St1BR,1BA$1.30
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Little Italy, Erie, PA

Ranked #29

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 Little Italy Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Italy Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Italy?

The cheapest apartment in Little Italy is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Little Italy costs $1,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Little Italy?

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

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