Erie, PA Rent History

123 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,098
1-year change
+2.9%
$31/mo
5-year change
+37.4%
$299/mo
10-year change
+64.4%
$430/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Erie

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$667/mo—0.0%
2017$681/mo+2.1%+2.1%
2018$697/mo+2.3%+4.5%
2019$712/mo+2.2%+6.7%
2020$730/mo+2.5%+9.4%
2021$771/mo+5.6%+15.6%
2022$855/mo+10.9%+28.2%
2023$935/mo+9.4%+40.2%
2024$980/mo+4.8%+46.9%
2025$1,048/mo+6.9%+57.1%
2026$1,087/mo+3.7%+63.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Erie changed since 2016?

Median rent in Erie, PA was $667 in 2016-06 and is $1,098 as of 2026-09 — a change of $431 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 +37.4% ($299 per month). The current median is $1,098.

What has rent in Erie done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Erie, PA has changed +64.4% ($430 per month). It is now $1,098.

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

Year over year, median rent in Erie, PA has increased +2.9% ($31/mo). Current median: $1,098.

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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.