
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Erie Neighborhood of Erie, PA from $500 (16 Rentals)
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West Erie, Erie, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Erie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Erie Studio Apartments | $871 | $800 | $900 |
West Erie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $600 | $1,565 |
West Erie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $1,189 | $2,026 |
West Erie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $1,300 | $1,575 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Lovell Place | 1B1B | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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446 W 7th St, Unit 1st Floor | 446 W 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Lovell Place | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
The Bowie Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Erie, Erie, PA
Ranked #4
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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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