Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bayfront Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $400 (25 Rentals)
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West Bayfront, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Bayfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Bayfront Studio Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
West Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $861 | $425 | $1,650 |
West Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $750 | $2,900 |
West Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $800 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available West Bayfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bayfront 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 West Bayfront 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 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $900 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bayfront, PA
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bayfront 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 West Bayfront apartment is the 628 E 6th St Model at 628 E 6th St, Unit 1 starting at $475 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bayfront 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 | $1.00 |
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 |
1008 W 7th St, Unit 2nd Floor | 1008 W 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
Modern Tool Square | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
826 W 4th St, Unit 2 | 826 W 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Maple Lane Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Lighthouse Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
439 W 8th St, Unit 3 | 439 W 8th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Bayfront, Erie, PA
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Erie, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Bayfront Neighborhood in Erie, PA
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 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 West Bayfront Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in West Bayfront is Lighthouse Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in West Bayfront costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Bayfront?
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 West Bayfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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