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280 East 38th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16504, United States|South East Hills
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Management

Brick and Mortar Property Management, LLC

Leasing office

(814) 490-9730

Property Overview

280 East 38th St receives a commendable Zumper expert rating of 8.5, reflecting its desirability for renters. Its competitive price rating of 10 underscores an excellent balance between cost and value, complemented by impressive amenities and a location rating of 9, ensuring easy access to key destinations. Additionally, the property’s transparency and trustworthiness, rated at 7, enhance its appeal, while proximity to a top-rated elementary school just 0.08 miles away further highlights its advantageous location.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 280 East 38th St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 280 East 38th St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

Jefferson Apartments - 2 bedroom2 bed1 bath800 sqft$750 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 280 East 38th St

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
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One-time. Refundable.

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About 280 East 38th St

HomeApartments in Erie 280 East 38th St

280 East 38th St cost $750 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: on-site laundry. Located at 280 East 38th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16504, United States, 280 East 38th St has 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Erie, renting an apartment at 280 East 38th St is 29% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Erie include but are not limited to: 1826 W 8th St


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 280 East 38th St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 280 East 38th St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 280 East 38th St
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
280 East 38th St offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
280 East 38th St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including off-street parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 280 East 38th St receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
280 East 38th St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 280 East 38th St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
280 East 38th St provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 280 East 38th St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in South East Hills

2-bedroom apartments at 280 East 38th St cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Erie.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Erie
A table of studio rental data trends in Erie
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$735
January 2024$760
February 2024$767
March 2024$721
April 2024$745
May 2024$652
June 2024$753
July 2024$821
August 2024$850
September 2024$777
October 2024$727
November 2024$714
December 2024$812
January 2025$825
February 2025$798
March 2025$814
April 2025$846
May 2025$843
June 2025$782
July 2025$803
August 2025$820
September 2025$795
October 2025$780
November 2025$690
December 2025$712

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$30,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $30,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $750.
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Schools near 280 East 38th St

Jefferson Elementary School

230 east 38th st

erie, PA, 16504

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Getting around Erie near 280 East 38th Street

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 280 East 38th Street, Erie

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 280 East 38th Street

Fadak International Food Market
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Safari Market
302 E 26th St
Serafin's Food Market
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Europa Delicatessen
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S & A Market
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