Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Downtown Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $700 (5 Rentals)

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Outer Downtown Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Downtown Erie Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
The Reserve at Millcreek1.5 Miles From LECOM Available Spring-Summer 20251BR,1BA$850
The Bowie ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Erie, PA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Erie 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 Outer Downtown Erie 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 Outer Downtown Erie 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
Modern Tool Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
826 W 4th St, Unit 2826 W 4th St2BR,1BA$0.94
825 W 24th St825 W 24th St2BR,1BA$2.13
Maple Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
The Reserve at Millcreek1.5 Miles From LECOM Available Spring-Summer 20251BR,1BA$1.48
439 W 8th St, Unit 3439 W 8th St1BR,1BA$1.15
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Downtown Erie

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Downtown Erie?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Erie, PA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $2,900. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Downtown Erie ranging from $750 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Downtown Erie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Downtown Erie ranges from $750 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,232.

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