Bayfront

Erie, PA

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Bayfront - Erie, PA

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A historic community on the Flagship City’s waterfront

Waterfront Boating Fishing Parks Museums Walkable

Erie’s Bayfront neighborhood is a charming community on the west side of town, largely defined by attractive homes and tree-shaded sidewalks. Renting an apartment, house, or condo in Bayfront puts you in a great position to enjoy a tranquil home environment while still being close to the city’s finest attractions and amenities. Bayview Park provides a great venue for enjoying sunny afternoons, and the Bayfront Promenade allows you walk or bike along the scenic waterfront. You can even hop on a ferry to nearby Presque Isle State Park, a gorgeous enclave full of beaches and hiking trails. Low-key neighborhood bars like Erie Ale Works and Three B Saloon dot the landscape, allowing you to stake out your new go-to hangout for after-hours. Downtown is just a few blocks to the east, opening up dozens more options for dining, nightlife, and entertainment: from the swanky Could 9 Wine Bar to the historic Warner Theatre to the expansive Erie Art Museum, the best of The Flagship City is at your fingertips.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bayfront is $1,030 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Bayfront has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 885 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,030/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Erie Arboretum
  • expERIEnce Children's Museum
  • Erie Maritime Museum
  • Erie Zoo
  • Tom Ridge Environmental Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Erie International/Tom Ridge Field

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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 February 2025.