Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Erie, PA

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Erie, PA is $1,050. This is -46%, or $899, lower than the national average.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,050

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

158

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Erie, PA is $1,050. This is -46%, or $899, lower than the national average.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
68%
16%
2%
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 increased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,140. Houses for rent in Erie, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$875

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,150

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,250

49%

94%

4 bedroom

$1,650

11%

31%

Studio

$850

6%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

94%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

31%

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$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Erie, PA is 16% lower 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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7.7

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1 bath

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440 West 9th

440 W 9th St, Erie, PA 16502

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1 bath

$775

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5d+ ago

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2d ago

7.7

Very good

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457 West 5th Street, Erie, PA 16507

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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