Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Erie, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Erie, PA rent slipped 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,025/month. Renters today are paying $81 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,265/month in February 2025.
Compared to national trends
Erie is 46.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a smaller market with 156 total rentals and a lower price point for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Erie run around $750/month, 1-bedrooms around $875/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,012/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms are priced at $1,245/month and $1,225/month respectively, with apartments making up nearly 70% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Erie
$1,025/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Erie is $1,025 per month as of July 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Erie
156
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 9% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Erie run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,032.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | 3% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $875 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,012 | 5% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,245 | 15% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $1,225 | 3% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayfront | $1,150 | |
Central Eastside | $900 | |
Downtown Erie | $1,250 | |
East Bayfront | $977 | |
East Side Bay Lights | $955 | |
Little Italy | $1,090 | |
Marvintown | $1,122 | |
St Mary | $975 | |
West Bayfront | $1,375 | |
West Side Squires | $970 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
West Bayfront
Average rent
$1,375
Bayfront
Average rent
$1,150
East Bayfront
Average rent
$977
Downtown Erie
Average rent
$1,250
Central Eastside
Average rent
$900
Little Italy
Average rent
$1,090
St Mary
Average rent
$975
Marvintown
Average rent
$1,122
West Side Squires
Average rent
$970
East Side Bay Lights
Average rent
$955
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
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.
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
47%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Erie, PA is 38% lower than the median rent in Ashtabula, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
9%$1,657
16%$1,100
$1,200
46%$850
16%$975
35%$850
35%$1,395
14%$850
79%$1,384
$1,095
2%$975
50%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
17h ago
1100 Arneman Ct, Erie, PA 16511
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$274–$1,302
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Erie
2971 W 12th St #1534, Erie, PA 16505
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
1609 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16502
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hammermill apartment for rent in Erie
1308 E 8th St #1, Erie, PA 16503
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
2d ago
House for rent in Erie
10135 Sampson Rd, Erie, PA 16509
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
3d ago
22 W 5th St, Erie, PA 16507
2 beds
2 baths
$2,315–$2,481
Apartment for rent
12h ago
4500 Hammocks Dr, Erie, PA 16506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4536 Hammocks Dr, Erie, PA 16506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,190
Apartment for rent
7h ago
5765 Georgetown Dr, Erie, PA 16509
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,700
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Condo for rent in Erie
3873 E Boardwalk Pl #3873, Erie, PA 16506
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,995
Condo for rent
Available Sep 20
10h ago
610 Young Rd, Erie, PA 16509
Studio
1 bath
$815
Apartment for rent
12h ago
4500 Hammocks Dr, Erie, PA 16506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
446 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16507
1 bed
1 bath
$1,145–$1,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
16 W 5th St, Erie, PA 16507
1 bed
1 bath
$1,606–$1,666
Apartment for rent
19h ago
100 Erie Insurance Pl, Erie, PA 16530
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1609 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16502
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
8h ago
West Bayfront house for rent in Erie
235 W 3rd St, Erie, PA 16507
4 beds
1 bath
$1,600
$1,360
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
9h ago
230 W 9th St, Erie, PA 16501
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
16h ago
247 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16501
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
19h ago
5208 W Ridge Rd, Erie, PA 16506
2 beds
1 bath
$925
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 $1,025 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Erie?
Average rent prices in Erie have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Erie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Erie is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Erie?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Erie are Central Eastside ($900/mo), East Side Bay Lights ($955/mo), and West Side Squires ($970/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Erie?
To comfortably afford rent in Erie, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Erie?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Erie average around $850/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,160/month.
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).