Erie, PA
Average - $1,163/mo · 2 beds
Green = lower rent · Red = higher rent
Distribution
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Market overview
Median and typical range by unit type in this market.
| Unit type | Median | 25th pct | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $795 | $750 | $925 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,150 | $900 | $1,325 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,250 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,800 | $1,490 | $3,000 |
Based on 122 listings in Erie.
How Erie neighborhoods compare
Fair price estimates by bedroom count, neighborhood-adjusted using HUD data
| Neighborhood | ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | vs city avg | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bayfront | 16505 | — | ~$807 | $1,210 | ~$1,294 | ~$1,800 | — | 12 |
| Greengarden | 16506 | — | ~$795 | $1,186 | ~$1,278 | ~$1,800 | — | 11 |
| Downtown Erie | 16501 | — | ~$820 | ~$1,180 | ~$1,260 | ~$1,800 | — | 8 |
| South Erie | 16509 | — | ~$802 | ~$1,174 | ~$1,250 | ~$1,800 | — | 5 |
| East Bayfront | 16511 | — | ~$795 | ~$1,166 | ~$1,238 | ~$1,788 | — | 3 · limited data |
| Little Italy | 16504 | — | ~$806 | ~$1,150 | ~$1,250 | ~$1,800 | — | 1 · limited data |
| West Side | 16502 | — | $795 | $1,150 | $1,253 | ~$1,800 | — | 32 |
| Harborcreek | 16510 | — | ~$791 | ~$1,144 | ~$1,236 | ~$1,800 | — | 6 |
| Millcreek | 16508 | — | ~$828 | $1,130 | ~$1,262 | ~$1,888 | — | 16 |
| East Side | 16503 | — | ~$783 | ~$1,114 | $1,172 | ~$1,800 | — | 11 |
| Bayfront | 16507 | — | ~$928 | $1,006 | $1,346 | ~$1,800 | — | 22 |
Fair prices blend ZIP-level listing medians with city medians adjusted by HUD Small Area FMR neighborhood factors (FY2026). Prices marked with ~ have fewer than five listings for that unit type. Not a guaranteed market price.
Recent listings in Erie
Frequently asked questions
Figures below match the listing sample on this page.
The average rent in Erie, PA is $1,163/mo across 126 active listings. A 2-bedroom typically runs around $1,150/mo. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood - use RentLemon to compare your specific address against local comps.
Based on 122 scored listings, 26% of Erie, PA rentals are overpriced relative to local market benchmarks. That said, 39% are great deals and another 11% are good deals - 50% of the market is at or below fair value if you know where to look. RentLemon scores every listing against neighborhood-adjusted medians so you can tell which is which before you apply.
Rentals in Erie, PA currently range from $540–$3,000. The spread reflects the mix of unit types and neighborhoods - studios and shared units anchor the low end, while large multi-bedroom homes in premium neighborhoods drive the high end.
East Side is currently the most affordable area in our Erie, PA sample. Prices shift month to month as new listings enter the market, so check the neighborhood index above for the latest fair-price estimates across every area we track.