Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (13 Rentals)
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254 W 9th St

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Mid City Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid City Erie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mid City Erie Studio Apartments | $840 | $695 | $925 |
Mid City Erie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $600 | $1,411 |
Mid City Erie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $1,000 | $2,900 |
Mid City Erie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $875 | $2,030 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mid City Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA.
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Cheapest Available Mid City Erie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City Erie area of Erie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lighthouse Apartments priced from $750. Maple Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Mid City 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 |
Maple Lane Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Cider Mill Apartments | Spacious 1 BD 1 BA 04 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Modern Tool Square | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City Erie, PA
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City Erie 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 Mid City Erie apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Modern Tool Square starting at $2,900 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the Frontier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City 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 | $0.64 |
Modern Tool Square | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
Maple Lane Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Cider Mill Apartments | Renovated 1 BD 1 BA 09 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMid City Erie, Erie, PA
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Mid City Erie Neighborhood in Erie, PA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 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 Mid City Erie Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid City Erie?
The cheapest apartment in Mid City Erie is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Mid City Erie costs $1,472.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid City Erie?
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 Mid City Erie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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