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First Erie Better Housing East and West
226-242 E 17th St,
Erie,
PA
16503
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About First Erie Better Housing East and West
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First Erie Better Housing East and West is an apartment community located in Erie County and the 16503 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Erie City School District attendance zone.
226-242 E 17th St,
Erie,
PA
16503
Located on the shores of Lake Erie in Northwestern Pennsylvania, Erie combines waterfront charm with city conveniences. The city's centerpiece, Presque Isle State Park, creates a protected harbor and offers 7 miles of public beaches, wetlands, and outdoor activities. Downtown Erie continues to grow with additions like the Flagship City Food Hall and Public Market, while the restored Warner Theatre, Erie Art Museum, and Maritime Museum showcase the area's rich culture and history. The rental market shows steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for $918, reflecting a 6% annual increase, while two-bedroom units average $1,329, up 6.1% from the previous year.
Erie's neighborhoods range from historic West 6th Street, known for its preserved Victorian architecture, to newer developments in the surrounding suburbs.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East Erie | Erie, PA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $947 |
| 1 Bedroom | $846 | $953 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,146 | $1,431 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $1,746 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.7 mi |
First Erie Better Housing East and West is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Gannon University. It is also near Mercyhurst College and Lake Erie College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
459 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
558 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
756 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
254 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
54 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
406 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Walkability Near First Erie Better Housing East and West
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
79
/ 100
Traffic
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Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
226-242 E 17th St
Erie, PA 16503