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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Erie, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Erie rent stands today
Erie, PA rent rose 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,070/month. Month over month, rent increased 4.5%, showing a recent upward trend despite the median still being 9.1% below the peak of $1,265/month in February 2025.
Compared to national trends
Erie rent runs 45.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a lower-cost market with 153 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.
Price ranges
Studios in Erie rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,125/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,442/month. These bedroom tiers show the range of rents available for different household sizes.
What you'll pay
Houses in Erie have a median rent of $1,250/month, compared to $1,000/month for apartments. This split shows the price difference renters face between property types.
Median rent
Median rent in Erie
$1,070/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Erie is $1,070 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $880 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Erie
153
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Erie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Erie, PA
Average rent prices in Erie have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Erie, PA
Rent prices in Erie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Erie is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Erie run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | 2% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,125 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,442 | 25% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayfront | $1,250 | |
Central Eastside | $960 | |
Downtown Erie | $1,269 | |
East Bayfront | $975 | |
East Side Bay Lights | $1,100 | |
Little Italy | $850 | |
South East Hills | $1,250 | |
St Mary | $1,150 | |
West Bayfront | $1,480 | |
West Side Squires | $975 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $962 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,250 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,442
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
16%
West Bayfront
Average rent
$1,480
West Side Squires
Average rent
$975
Downtown Erie
Average rent
$1,269
Little Italy
Average rent
$850
Bayfront
Average rent
$1,250
Central Eastside
Average rent
$960
East Bayfront
Average rent
$975
St Mary
Average rent
$1,150
East Side Bay Lights
Average rent
$1,100
South East Hills
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Erie, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Erie, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Erie and Ashtabula by all bedroom counts and property types.
Erie
45%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Erie, PA is 24% lower than the median rent in Ashtabula, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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24%$862
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4%Cost of living in Erie, PA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 45% lower |
| Transportation | 14% higher |
| Utilities | 7% higher |
Discover rentals in Erie, PA
1d ago
1100 Arneman Ct, Erie, PA 16511
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$270–$1,250
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2064 Willow St, Erie, PA 16510
1–2 beds
1 bath
$463–$1,033
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Erie
2971 W 12th St #1254, Erie, PA 16505
2 beds
1 bath
$600
House for rent
Available Jun 15
1d ago
House for rent in Erie
2971 W 12th St #1236, Erie, PA 16505
2 beds
1 bath
$600
House for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
4601 4601 - 4643 Idyllbrook Village Dr., Erie, PA 16506
2 beds
2 baths
$2,680
Apartment for rent
4d ago
22 W 5th St, Erie, PA 16507
2 beds
2 baths
$2,370–$2,481
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4536 Hammocks Dr, Erie, PA 16506
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,965–$2,290
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4500 Hammocks Dr, Erie, PA 16506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,295
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2064 Willow St, Erie, PA 16510
1–2 beds
1 bath
$463–$1,033
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Erie
1424 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16502
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,225
Apartment for rent
9h ago
4163 W Ridge Rd, Erie, PA 16506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Jun 17
9h ago
4167 W Ridge Rd, Erie, PA 16506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
22 N Park Row, Erie, PA 16501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,423–$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
100 Erie Insurance Pl, Erie, PA 16530
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
1843 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16510
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
7h ago
2064 Willow St, Erie, PA 16510
1 bed
1 bath
$704
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2525 Peach St, Erie, PA 16502
Studio
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Erie, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Erie rental market.
How much is rent in Erie?
The average rent in Erie is $1,070 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Erie?
Average rent prices in Erie have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Erie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Erie is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $880 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Erie?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Erie are Little Italy ($850/mo), Central Eastside ($960/mo), and West Side Squires ($975/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Erie?
To comfortably afford rent in Erie, you'd need to earn approximately $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Erie?
One-bedroom apartments in Erie, Pennsylvania average around $850 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of Erie's rental market at 43% of available listings, followed by one-bedroom units at 26%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).