Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Hammermill, Erie, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Hammermill

$995/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hammermill is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hammermill

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hammermill rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hammermill, Erie, PA

Average rent prices in Hammermill have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 Hammermill, Erie, PA

Rent prices in Hammermill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hammermill is $995, whereas a house costs $1,115. 1-bedroom apartments in Hammermill run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $897.

Listings

Studio

$815

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$795

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,000

6%

48%

3 bedroom

$1,230

No Change

53%

4 bedroom

$1,045

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$815

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

48%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,230

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hammermill, 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 Hammermill, Erie, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Hammermill and Central City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hammermill

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$955
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hammermill, Erie, PA is 4% higher than the median rent in Central City, Erie, PA.

Discover rentals in Hammermill, Erie, PA

1210 E 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Hammermill house for rent in Erie

House for rent

1308 E 8th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hammermill apartment for rent in Erie

1308 East 8th St. - 2

1308 E 8th St #2, Erie, PA 16503

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 21

1308 E 8th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hammermill apartment for rent in Erie

1308 East 8th St. - 1

1308 E 8th St #1, Erie, PA 16503

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 21

820 HESS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

820 HESS

820 Hess Ave, Erie, PA 16503

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hammermill, Erie, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Hammermill rental market.

How much is rent in Hammermill?

The average rent in Hammermill is $995 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hammermill?

Average rent prices in Hammermill have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Hammermill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hammermill is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hammermill?

To comfortably afford rent in Hammermill, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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