Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (16 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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403w9th
3 Bedroom Apartments

403w9th

403 W 9th StErie, PA 16502
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462 W 6th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

462 W 6th St

462 W 6th StErie, PA 16507
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814 Sassafras St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

814 Sassafras St

814 Sassafras StErie, PA 16501
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225 W 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

225 W 8th St

225 W 8th StErie, PA 16501
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606 W 8th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

606 W 8th St

606 W 8th StErie, PA 16502
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Friendship Towers
Studio Apartments

Friendship Towers

111 11th StErie, PA 16501
Senior Living

West Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Erie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Erie area of Erie, PA is a Studio unit found at The Bowie Apartments priced from $800. 716 Sassafras Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable West Erie apartments for rent in Erie, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$890
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Erie, PA

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Erie area is the $0.87 price per square foot 446 W 7th St Model at 446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Frontier neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value West Erie apartment is the 1B1B Model at Lovell Place starting at $973 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Erie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor446 W 7th St3BR,1BA$0.87
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.22
The Bowie ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11
716 Sassafras Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Erie, Erie, PA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Erie Neighborhood in Erie, PA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Erie Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Erie?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Erie is under $973.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Erie?

The cheapest apartment in West Erie is 716 Sassafras Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in West Erie costs $1,437.

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