
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA from $500 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Lackawanna County.


1011 Washburn St

89 Belmont St

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1304 Marion St, Unit 570-815-4391 Jim Kennedy, Unit 570-815-4391 Jim Kennedy

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152 E Elm Street, Unit #3, Unit #3

1336 Dartmouth St

609 3rd St

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517 Crown Ave

126 N Lincoln Ave

114 N Hyde Park Ave
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1334 Dartmouth St

536-536 Alder St

552 Main St, Unit 2B

1019 Bunker Hill St

571 Washington Ave

351 Main St

44 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1st Floor Left

416 W Lackawanna Ave

26 S Church St

612 Oak St
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1115 Wheeler Ave

853 Lords Ct

1322 Penn Ave

909 Slocum Ave

529 Wheeler Ave

1220-1222 Schlager St

513 Oak St

205 Battin St

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634 Boulevard Ave, Unit C, Unit C

85 Main St
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715 Moosic St

107 Homestead St

1513-1515-1515 Vine St

113 Frank St

214 S Sumner Ave

511 Oak St

227 N Rebecca Ave

1319 Washburn St

216 Crane St

303 E Drinker St
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1357 N Main Ave

1135 Lloyd St

1115 Monroe Ave

Goodwill Neighborhood Residences 55+

Saint Catherine Manor

Moosic Heights

3327 Cedar Ave

Academy Gardens Apartments

1080 Winola Rd

1208 Philo St
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Lackawanna County, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lackawanna County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna County Studio Apartments | $1,466 | $1,411 | $1,567 |
| Lackawanna County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $795 | $2,005 |
| Lackawanna County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $850 | $2,800 |
| Lackawanna County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $1,150 | $2,640 |
| Lackawanna County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $1,400 | $3,559 |
| Lackawanna County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,550 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Lackawanna County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lackawanna County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Clay Commons in the Hill Section neighborhood priced from $775. 1836 N Main Ave in the Providence neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lackawanna County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Commons | 3.5 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 1836 N Main Ave | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Oakmont Park Apartments | 1x1 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lackawanna County area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1440 Penn Ave Model at 1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor in the in the Providence neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Lackawanna County apartment is the 513 Waverly Ave Model at 513 Waverly Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,785 with a $1.21 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lackawanna County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor | 1440 Penn Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 513 Waverly Ave, Unit 3 | 513 Waverly Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| 634 Boulevard Ave, Unit C | 634 Boulevard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 1411 N Washington Ave, Unit 1B | 1411 N Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1836 N Main Ave | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 19 Canaan St, Unit Apt 1 | 19 Canaan St | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 152 E Elm Street, Unit #3 | 152 E Elm Street | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 618 Deacon St, Unit Deacon Street | 618 Deacon St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 517 Crown Ave | 517 Crown Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 1304 Marion St, Unit 570-815-4391 Jim Kennedy | 1304 Marion St | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lackawanna County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lackawanna County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lackawanna County Apartment is $775 at Clay Commons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lackawanna County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lackawanna County is starting from $1,200 at 1836 N Main Ave.
What is the most affordable Lackawanna County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lackawanna County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Applewood Acres and starts from $1,835.
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