Erie, PA Rent History

120 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,036
1-year change
+2.4%
$24/mo
5-year change
+38.3%
$287/mo
10-year change
+62.4%
$398/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Erie

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$638/mo0.0%
2017$651/mo+2.0%+2.0%
2018$668/mo+2.6%+4.7%
2019$681/mo+1.9%+6.7%
2020$700/mo+2.8%+9.7%
2021$731/mo+4.4%+14.6%
2022$821/mo+12.3%+28.7%
2023$898/mo+9.4%+40.8%
2024$939/mo+4.6%+47.2%
2025$1,005/mo+7.0%+57.5%
2026$1,047/mo+4.2%+64.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Erie changed since 2016?

Median rent in Erie, PA was $638 in 2016-06 and is $1,036 as of 2026-06 — a change of $398 per month over 10 years.

How much has Erie rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Erie, PA has changed +38.3% ($287 per month). The current median is $1,036.

What has rent in Erie done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Erie, PA has changed +62.4% ($398 per month). It is now $1,036.

Is rent in Erie going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Erie, PA has increased +2.4% ($24/mo). Current median: $1,036.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.