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Average Rent in Erie PA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Erie PA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,190/mo
Lowest Available
$725/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
15
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Erie PA
Compare average rent across Erie PA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie 16506 | $1,290 | $1,125 | 2 | 3 |
| Little Italy | $1,191 | $725 | 3 | 11 |
| Erie 16502 | $886 | $886 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Erie PA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Erie PA is $1,190 per month across 6 apartment communities and 15 available units.
The most affordable option is Walker Roses Development starting at $725/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $725/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $830/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,231/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,406/mo.
Prices range from $725 to $1,500 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Erie PA Rent Price History
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Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Erie PA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Erie PA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Roses Development | $725/mo | $1,063/mo | 4 | 4.9 |
| Richford Arms Apartments | $774/mo | $774/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
| Highpoint Towers Apartments | $886/mo | $886/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Bauer Property Management - Housing | $1,100/mo | $1,346/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| Agresti Real Estate | $1,125/mo | $1,125/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Hoffman United | $1,350/mo | $1,373/mo | 2 | 3.3 |
Google Search Trends for Erie PA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Erie PA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$48,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,190/mo.
Comfortable income
$57,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($725/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Cost of living in Erie PA
We only have live rent data for Erie PA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,190 |
| Estimated total | $1,190/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Explore Erie PA Apartments
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