Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Erie, PA

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Erie, PA is $1,000. This is -47%, or $900, lower than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,000

decreased by15%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

198

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Erie, PA is $1,000. This is -47%, or $900, lower than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
71%
13%
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $825 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,025. Houses for rent in Erie, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$800

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,020

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,200

26%

65%

4 bedroom

$1,250

3%

12%

Studio

$800

29%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,020

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

65%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

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$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Erie, PA is 11% 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

508-10 E 6TH - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

508-10 E 6TH

508 East 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

1147 West 22nd Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

1147 West 22nd Street

1147 West 22nd Street, Erie, PA 16502

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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1619 Plum St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Little Italy apartment for rent in Erie

1619 Plum St #3, Erie, PA 16502

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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Available Jan 22

280 East 38th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

280 East 38th St

280 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16504

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

418 E 5TH - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

418 E 5TH

418 E 5th St, Erie, PA 16507

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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744 East 6th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Bayfront house for rent in Erie

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1101 Pennsylvania Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hammermill house for rent in Erie

House for rent

440 West 9th - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

440 West 9th

440 West 9th Street, Erie, PA 16502

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent