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Rental Market Trends in Erie, PA

What is the average rent in Erie, PA?

$943/month

Average Rent

662 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Erie, PA is $943 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Erie more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Erie, you can expect to pay about $841 per month for a studio, $943 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,386 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,664 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$841/month
344 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$943/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,386/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,664/month
1,390 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$955/month
283 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,099/month
715 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,325/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,785/month
1,566 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Erie, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.5%, which averages out to $43 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Erie, PA
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Erie, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
39% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Erie?

Based on current rent prices, West Suburban Erie, Downtown Erie and Perry Square District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Erie.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Suburban Erie
$912/month
493 Sq Ft
Downtown Erie
$1,038/month
625 Sq Ft
Perry Square District
$1,060/month
609 Sq Ft
Mid City Erie
$1,081/month
591 Sq Ft
West Erie
$1,094/month
619 Sq Ft
East Erie
$1,114/month
551 Sq Ft
Renaissance District
$1,135/month
509 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Erie?

Based on current rent prices, Renaissance District, East Erie and West Erie are the most expensive neighborhoods in Erie.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Renaissance District
$1,135/month
509 Sq Ft
East Erie
$1,114/month
551 Sq Ft
West Erie
$1,094/month
619 Sq Ft
Mid City Erie
$1,081/month
591 Sq Ft
Perry Square District
$1,060/month
609 Sq Ft
Downtown Erie
$1,038/month
625 Sq Ft
West Suburban Erie
$912/month
493 Sq Ft

Which Erie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Erie with the most apartments available are Downtown Erie, East Erie and Renaissance District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Erie
$1,038/month
625 Sq Ft
East Erie
$1,114/month
551 Sq Ft
Renaissance District
$1,135/month
509 Sq Ft
Mid City Erie
$1,081/month
591 Sq Ft
West Erie
$1,094/month
619 Sq Ft
West Suburban Erie
$912/month
493 Sq Ft
Perry Square District
$1,060/month
609 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Erie, PA?

Because the average rent in Erie is $943, you’ll want to make about $3,143 per month or $37,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Erie, PA is 13.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Erie is 44.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $841 - $1,664. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 9.0% more for utilities, and 14.0% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

West Suburban Erie

Erie, PA

Downtown Erie

Erie, PA

Studio
$525/month
$705/month
One Bedroom
$750/month
$826/month
Two Bedroom
$967/month
$916/month
Three Bedroom
$750/month
$1,052/month
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The Hammocks at MillCreek

The Hammocks at MillCreek

4500 Hammocks Dr,
Erie, PA 16506

$1,695 - $3,270

1-2 Beds

The Bowie Apartments

The Bowie Apartments

16 W 10th St,
Erie, PA 16501

$825 - $1,050

Studio - 1 Bed

Vineyard Village Townhome Style Apartments

Vineyard Village Townhome Style Apartments

5000 Old Zuck Rd,
Erie, PA 16506

$1,395 - $1,425

2 Beds

The Reserve at Millcreek

The Reserve at Millcreek

1717 Kuntz Rd,
Erie, PA 16509

$800 - $1,355

1-2 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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