Average Rent in Erie, PA
3 apartment buildings, 3 units. Asking prices last verified October 1, 2026, with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Erie, PAAvg Rent
$934/mo
market average
Cheapest
$774/mo
Richford Arms Apartments
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
3
as of October 1, 2026
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Erie, PA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Erie, PA Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Richford Arms Apartments
515 State St, Erie, PA 16501, USA
Highpoint Towers Apartments
2314 Sassafras St, Erie, PA 16502, USA
Tanglewood Apartments
815 E Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA 16504, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richford Arms Apartments 515 State St, Erie, PA 16501, USA | $774 as of Sep 13 | $774 | $1.37/ft² | 3.4 (16) | 1 |
| 2 | Highpoint Towers Apartments 2314 Sassafras St, Erie, PA 16502, USA | $886 as of Oct 1 | $1,014 | $1.59/ft² | 4 (8) | 2 |
| 3 | Tanglewood Apartments 815 E Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA 16504, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.9 (51) | 0 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Richford Arms Apartments
3.4 (16)515 State St, Erie, PA 16501, USA
Highpoint Towers Apartments
4 (8)2314 Sassafras St, Erie, PA 16502, USA
Tanglewood Apartments
3.9 (51)815 E Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA 16504, USA
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Erie, PA neighborhoods
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Erie, PA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Erie, PA is $934 per month, based on 3 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $774 at Richford Arms Apartments to $1,142 at Highpoint Towers Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $830/mo | $774/mo | 2 |
| 2 Bed | $1,142/mo | $1,142/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent from our most recent verified check (October 1, 2026). Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Erie, PA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Erie, PA averages $830/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,142/mo. At the local median household income of $43,397, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Erie, PA at $836/mo. The current tracked market average runs 12% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Erie, PA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Erie, PA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$37,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $934/mo.
Comfortable income
$45,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($774/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Erie, PA is $43,397 , about 3% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Erie, PA
Overall prices in Erie, PA runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Erie, PA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $934 |
| Utilities | $265 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $631 |
| Healthcare | $308 |
| Other goods and services | $493 |
| Estimated total | $3,162/mo |
Population
94,156
Median household income
$43,397
Census median rent
$836/mo
Census rent burden
33.1%
Median age
34.9
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Pennsylvania
How Erie, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Erie, PA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | $1,734 | +86% | -5.7% | 33 |
| Lancaster, PA | $2,337 | +150% | -4.3% | 10 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,758 | +195% | -0.9% | 9 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $1,789 | +92% | -13.8% | 7 |
| York, PA | $1,579 | +69% | +3.9% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Erie, PA?
The average rent in Erie, PA is $934 per month, based on 3 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices were last verified October 1, 2026.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Erie, PA?
The lowest listed rent in Erie, PA was $774 per month when last verified October 1, 2026.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Erie, PA?
1-bedroom apartments in Erie, PA average $830/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $774/mo across 2 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Erie, PA?
2-bedroom apartments in Erie, PA average $1,142/mo. Units start from $1,142/mo across 1 units recently listed.
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