Erie County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in Erie County is about $1,005 per month. This puts it in the 56th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,589. Households in Erie County have a median income of $5,414 per month so the average renter in Erie County is spending roughly 19% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Erie County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Erie County is $212,973 right now, which is higher than counties nearby, meaning that rents in Erie County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the northeastern parts of Erie County while lower rent rates are often available in central areas.
Nearby Counties
- Niagara County, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Wyoming County, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Genesee County, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Orleans County, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Cattaraugus County, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Chautauqua County, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Livingston County, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Allegany County, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Monroe County, NY: more expensive rent prices
- McKean County, PA: less expensive rent prices
Counties with Similar Populations
- Collin County, TX: more expensive rent prices
- Duval County, FL: more expensive rent prices
- Prince George's County, MD: more expensive rent prices
- Marion County, IN: more expensive rent prices
- DuPage County, IL: more expensive rent prices
- Bergen County, NJ: more expensive rent prices
- Gwinnett County, GA: more expensive rent prices
- Hartford County, CT: more expensive rent prices
- Shelby County, TN: more expensive rent prices
- Pinellas County, FL: more expensive rent prices
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