Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Erie, PA

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Erie, PA is $1,100. This is -43%, or $845, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

142

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Erie, PA is $1,100. This is -43%, or $845, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
65%
17%
3%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Erie, PA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Erie, PA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Erie, PA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Erie, PA is $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Erie, PA costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,150. Houses for rent in Erie, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,382.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$800

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,150

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,200

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,950

10%

13%

Studio

$495

No Change

18%

Studio

Average rent

$495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

13%

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.

Compare rent prices in Erie, PA to other cities

Median rent prices in Erie, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ashtabula, OH.

Erie

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,015
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Erie, PA is 8% higher than the median rent in Ashtabula, OH.

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Cost of living in
Erie, PA

The overall cost of living in Erie, PA is 2% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% lower

Groceries

3% lower

Health

248% higher

Housing

46% lower

Transportation

24% higher

Utilities

5% higher

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Discover rentals in Erie, PA

320w8th - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

320w8th

320 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16502

1–2 beds

1 bath

$425–$900

Apartment for rent

613 E 13th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Erie

613 E 13th St #3, Erie, PA 16503

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

601 E 13th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Erie

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201 Baer Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

201 Baer Drive

201 Baer Dr, Erie, PA 16505

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$775–$900

Apartment for rent

1130 East 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

1130 East 9th Street

1130 E 9th St, Erie, PA 16503

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

415 Ash St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Bayfront house for rent in Erie

House for rent

209 Poplar St - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

West Bayfront house for rent in Erie

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

157 Baer Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

157 Baer Drive

157 Baer Dr, Erie, PA 16505

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$900

Apartment for rent