West Erie

Erie, PA

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West Erie - Erie, PA

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Small town charm near the shores of Lake Erie

Charming Quiet Affordable Commuter

The West Erie neighborhood, sitting just west of Downtown Erie, serves as a go-to shopping destination for the surrounding area with its two major retail outlets, West Erie Plaza and Village West. Locals take to the plaza for vendor events and specialty store shopping. You’ll find a diverse mix of rentals including charming single-family homes and low-rise apartments. Proximity to Interstate 75 and 90 make commuting easy, while nearby Lake Erie provides incredible waterfront views from the shorefront parks.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in West Erie is $471 for a studio, $635 for one bedroom, $740 for two bedrooms, and $1,366 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Erie has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $471/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 385 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $635/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 193 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $740/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 572 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,366/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

47

Some Transit

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

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Bikeable

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • expERIEnce Children's Museum
  • Erie Maritime Museum
  • Lake Erie Arboretum
  • Erie Zoo
  • Presque Isle State Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Erie International/Tom Ridge Field

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