Meadville is the county seat of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, USA. The city is generally considered part of the Pittsburgh Tri-State and is within 20 miles of Erie, Pennsylvania. It was the first permanent settlement in northwest Pennsylvania. The population was 13,685 at the 2000 census. Meadville apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Meadville apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.