Studio Apartment Rent in Erie, PA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Erie, Pennsylvania as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,036 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Erie
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Erie
Compare Erie's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Pennsylvania
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle | $620 |
| 2 | Lewisburg | $660 |
| 3 | Indiana | $720 |
| 4 | Sharon | $720 |
| 5 | Altoona | $730 |
| 6 | DuBois | $730 |
| 7 | Grove City | $730 |
| 8 | Johnstown | $730 |
| 9 | Pottsville | $730 |
| 10 | Vandergrift | $730 |
| 11 | Erie (this page) | $748 |
| 12 | Meadville | $750 |
| 13 | Bloomsburg | $760 |
| 14 | Wilkes-Barre | $770 |
| 15 | Beaver | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Pennsylvania
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Mills | $2,060 |
| 2 | Wynnewood | $2,020 |
| 3 | Newtown | $2,020 |
| 4 | Blue Bell | $2,010 |
| 5 | Wayne | $1,930 |
| 6 | Exton | $1,920 |
| 7 | Chadds Ford | $1,910 |
| 8 | Malvern | $1,890 |
| 9 | Bryn Mawr | $1,880 |
| 10 | King of Prussia | $1,840 |
| 11 | Conshohocken | $1,820 |
| 12 | Devon | $1,810 |
| 13 | Plymouth Meeting | $1,800 |
| 14 | Bala-Cynwyd | $1,730 |
| 15 | Wyncote | $1,720 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Erie.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Erie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview, PA | 11.1 mi | $1,000 | +$252 (+34%) |
| Meadville, PA | 34.5 mi | $750 | +$2 (0%) |
| Grove City, PA | 65.8 mi | $730 | $-18 (-2%) |
| Sharon, PA | 67.6 mi | $720 | $-28 (-4%) |
| Niles, OH | 78.8 mi | $660 | $-88 (-12%) |
| New Castle, PA | 80 mi | $620 | $-128 (-17%) |
| Warren, OH | 80.2 mi | $660 | $-88 (-12%) |
| Youngstown, OH | 81.4 mi | $695 | $-53 (-7%) |
| Austintown, OH | 83.9 mi | $610 | $-138 (-18%) |
| Butler, PA | 84.6 mi | $910 | +$162 (+22%) |
| Boardman, OH | 85.6 mi | $660 | $-88 (-12%) |
| Mentor, OH | 90.5 mi | $980 | +$232 (+31%) |
Studio rent in Erie — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Erie?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Erie, Pennsylvania is $748 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,036.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Erie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,920 ($2,493/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Erie expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Erie's studio median of $748 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Erie rank for studio rent in Pennsylvania?
Among the 157 cities in Pennsylvania with studio data, Erie ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Erie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Grove City ($730), Sharon ($720), Niles ($660).