Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Erie, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Erie rent stands today
Erie, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,095/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in rents.
Compared to national trends
Erie is 42.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has 133 total rentals, with apartments comprising 70.9% of the inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Erie rent for around $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $838/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,155/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,425/month. Apartments make up 70.9% of rentals, reflecting the dominant inventory type.
Median rent
Median rent in Erie
$1,095/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Erie is $1,095 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $805 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Erie
133
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Erie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Erie, PA
Average rent prices in Erie have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Erie run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 |  8% |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $837 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,155 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,425 | 5% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayfront | $1,000 | |
Central Eastside | $1,012 | |
Downtown Erie | $1,222 | |
East Bayfront | $960 | |
East Side Bay Lights | $1,094 | |
Frontier | $1,100 | |
Hammermill | $917 | |
Little Italy | $1,095 | |
St Mary | $1,132 | |
West Bayfront | $1,291 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,025 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,255 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,300 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,155
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
33%
West Bayfront
Average rent
$1,291
Bayfront
Average rent
$1,000
East Bayfront
Average rent
$960
Downtown Erie
Average rent
$1,222
Central Eastside
Average rent
$1,012
Hammermill
Average rent
$917
East Side Bay Lights
Average rent
$1,094
Frontier
Average rent
$1,100
St Mary
Average rent
$1,132
Little Italy
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,255
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
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
42%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Erie, PA is 2% higher than the median rent in Ashtabula, OH.
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43%Cost of living in Erie, PA
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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
8h ago
1100 Arneman Ct, Erie, PA 16511
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$274–$1,302
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Erie
354 W 9th St, Erie, PA 16502
1 bed
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Central Eastside apartment for rent in Erie
545 E 22nd St, Erie, PA 16503
2 beds
1 bath
$660
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Central Eastside apartment for rent in Erie
545 East 22nd Street, Erie, PA 16503
2 beds
1 bath
$660
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
11h ago
House for rent in Erie
8498 E Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16511
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
9h ago
4601 4601 - 4643 Idyllbrook Village Dr., Erie, PA 16506
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795–$2,680
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Erie
10135 Sampson Rd, Erie, PA 16509
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1d ago
22 W 5th St, Erie, PA 16507
2 beds
2 baths
$2,315–$2,370
Apartment for rent
4m ago
4500 Hammocks Dr, Erie, PA 16506
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,160
Apartment for rent
4m ago
2857 Willowood Dr, Erie, PA 16506
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$965–$1,795
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1717 Kuntz Rd, Erie, PA 16509
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,155
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1100 Arneman Ct, Erie, PA 16511
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$274–$1,302
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
16 W 5th St, Erie, PA 16507
1 bed
1 bath
$1,606–$1,666
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
100 Erie Insurance Pl, Erie, PA 16530
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150–$1,415
Apartment for rent
1d ago
446 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16507
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
818 Sassafras St, Erie, PA 16501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Lancaster Rd, Erie, PA 16506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3h ago
608 Chestnut St, Erie, PA 16502
1 bed
1 bath
$725–$825
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1100 Arneman Ct, Erie, PA 16511
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,028–$1,302
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Erie
354 W 9th St, Erie, PA 16502
1 bed
2 baths
$500
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 $1,095 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Erie?
Average rent prices in Erie have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Erie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Erie is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Erie?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Erie are Hammermill ($917/mo), East Bayfront ($960/mo), and Bayfront ($1,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Erie?
To comfortably afford rent in Erie, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Erie?
February offers the lowest rents in Erie, with approximately 10% savings compared to August's peak pricing. November and December are also less competitive months with reduced demand.
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).