Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Erie, PA

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Erie, PA is $1,050. This is -45%, or $851, lower than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,050

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

173

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Erie, PA is $1,050. This is -45%, or $851, lower than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
71%
13%
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 increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,004. A 1-bedroom apartment in Erie, PA costs about $850 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 $1,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$847

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,100

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,200

3%

57%

4 bedroom

$1,700

15%

159%

Studio

$840

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$840

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$847

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

57%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

159%

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 by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Erie, PA is 13% 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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1210 E 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$750

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1d ago

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305 Cascade St #305, Erie, PA 16507

2 beds

1 bath

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418 E 5th St, Erie, PA 16507

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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1309 E 10th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hammermill apartment for rent in Erie

2BR/1.0BA

1309 E 10th St #1, Erie, PA 16503

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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519 E 6th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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330 Hess Ave #2, Erie, PA 16507

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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Available Mar 13