The Bowie Apartments
16 W 10th St,
Erie, PA 16501
Studio | $750 - $900
Rental Market Trends in Erie, PA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Erie, PA is $954/month.
Rent in Erie is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$954/month
Average Rent
665 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.8%
Change / Year
425
Available Apartments
Erie rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Erie average $871 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Erie average $954 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Erie average $1,452 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Erie average $1,746 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Erie, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $28 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Erie, PA
July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
15%
Below $700/month
37%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
12%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Erie?
Based on current rent prices, West Suburban Erie, Downtown Erie and South Suburban Erie are the most affordable neighborhoods in Erie.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Erie?
Based on current rent prices, East Erie, South Suburban Erie and Downtown Erie are the most expensive neighborhoods in Erie.
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Which Erie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Erie with the most apartments available are Downtown Erie, South Suburban Erie and West Suburban Erie .
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Average Rent
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Erie, PA?
Because the average rent in Erie is $954, you’ll want to make about $3,180 per month or $38,160 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 13.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Erie is 44.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $871 - $1,746. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 7.3% more for utilities, and 14.0% more for transportation.
How does Erie, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Erie, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Erie Area GuideStudio
$529/month
$2,532/month
One Bedroom
$793/month
$3,104/month
Two Bedroom
$1,060/month
$3,877/month
Three Bedroom
$756/month
$6,195/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Erie?
The average rent in Erie is $954 per month, which is 42.6% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Erie?
The average rent for a house in Erie, PA is $1,488 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Erie?
The average rent for a townhome in Erie, PA is $1,520 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Erie?
Rents in Erie, PA are increasing, with prices up 2.8% year-over-year and $28 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Erie?
In Erie, PA, 37% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.