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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Modern kitchen
  • Central air conditioning
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Gas stove
  • One off-street parking space

Location

536 W 5th St, Erie, PA 16507, USA|West Bayfront
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Management

Great Lakes Development LLC

Leasing office

(814) 823-2498

Property Overview

536 West 5th offers strong overall value, with a high expert rating driven by excellent marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Its modern kitchen, dishwasher, central air conditioning, gas stove, on-site laundry, and one off-street parking space add to its appeal, while its value per square foot ranks in the 77.78th percentile locally.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 536 West 5th is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 536 West 5th 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

  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,100 sqft$1,175 /mo1 unit availableBeautiful Second-Floor 2-Bedroom Apartment for Rent We are pleased to offer for rent a beautiful second-floor apartment featuring two spacious bedrooms, each with very large closets and plenty of storage space. The modern kitchen features: New cabinets and countertops Dishwasher Gas stove Above-the-range microwave Modern lighting with skylights in the kitchen ceiling The spacious living room provides plenty of natural sunlight, creating a bright and welcoming living space. The apartment also includes one full bathroom with a tub and shower, along with a large linen closet for additional storage. Additional Features: On-site laundry facilities Central air conditioning Gas furnace One off-street parking space included Small pets considered with additional monthly pet fee and deposit fee Rent & Utilities Monthly Rent: $1,250.00 Tenant is responsible for all utilities, including: Gas, Electric, Water/Sewer/Garbage, Renter's insurance is required. This spacious and updated apartment offers comfortable living with modern amenities, convenient on-site laundry, and off-street parking. One year lease minimum and one month security deposit required.

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Amenities for 536 West 5th

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Air Conditioning
Forced Air Heat

Appliances

DishwasherGas Range
MicrowaveRange
Refrigerator
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About 536 West 5th

HomeApartments in ErieWest Bayfront 536 West 5th

Beautiful Second-Floor 2-Bedroom Apartment for Rent We are pleased to offer for rent a beautiful second-floor apartment featuring two spacious bedrooms, each with very large closets and plenty of storage space. The modern kitchen features: New cabinets and countertops Dishwasher Gas stove Above-the-range microwave Modern lighting with skylights in the kitchen ceiling The spacious living room provides plenty of natural sunlight, creating a bright and welcoming living space. The apartment also includes one full bathroom with a tub and shower, along with a large linen closet for additional storage. Additional Features: On-site laundry facilities Central air conditioning Gas furnace One off-street parking space included Small pets considered with additional monthly pet fee and deposit fee Rent & Utilities Monthly Rent: $1,250.00 Tenant is responsible for all utilities, including: Gas, Electric, Water/Sewer/Garbage, Renter's insurance is required. This spacious and updated apartment offers comfortable living with modern amenities, convenient on-site laundry, and off-street parking. One year lease minimum and one month security deposit required.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 536 West 5th is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 536 West 5th 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 536 West 5th
Price·9A 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.
536 West 5th stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
536 West 5th goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including air conditioning. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 536 West 5th 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.
536 West 5th 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 536 West 5th does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

536 West 5th is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 109 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 18 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 536 West 5th compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 201 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1.0 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1.1 miles away
Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.0 miles away
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Rent trends in West Bayfront

2-bedroom apartments at 536 West 5th cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in West Bayfront.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
West Bayfront
Erie
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Erie
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$864
December 2024$826
January 2025$817
February 2025$832
March 2025$855
April 2025$828
May 2025$820
June 2025$812
July 2025$846
August 2025$878
September 2025$852
October 2025$817
November 2025$800
December 2025$800
January 2026$809
February 2026$803
March 2026$831
April 2026$885
May 2026$870
June 2026$831
July 2026$876
August 2026$845
September 2026$822
October 2026$841
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in West Bayfront
MonthMedian Rent
July 2025$1,180
August 2025$1,107
September 2025$1,181
October 2025$1,000
November 2025$1,078
March 2026$1,050
April 2026$1,025
May 2026$1,025

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$47,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,175.
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Schools near 536 West 5th

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Getting around Erie near 536 W 5th St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 536 W 5th St, Erie

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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