Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Lackawanna County.

property at 1149 Luzerne St

$850 - $1,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1149 Luzerne St

ScrantonPA18504

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property at 1707 Monroe Ave

$950 - $1,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1707 Monroe Ave

DunmorePA18509
property at 1322 Penn Ave

$950 - $1,900

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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1322 Penn Ave

ScrantonPA18509

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Saint Catherine Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Catherine Manor

5 Knox RdScranton, PA 18505
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Moosic Heights
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Moosic Heights

118 1st StMoosic, PA 18507

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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 748 River St in the Hill Section neighborhood priced from $1,000. 1820 Sanderson Ave in the Providence neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lackawanna County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
748 River St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,000
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,150
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lackawanna County area is the $0.58 price per square foot 508 Taylor Ave Model at 508 Taylor Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Lackawanna County apartment is the 1713 Jefferson Ave Model at 1713 Jefferson Ave, Unit Suite 3 starting at $1,550 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Providence neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lackawanna County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
508 Taylor Ave, Unit 1508 Taylor Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
1713 Jefferson Ave, Unit Suite 31713 Jefferson Ave3BR,1BA$0.78
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.96
Clay Commons4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Summit Pointe Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 987 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.28
1708 Linden St, Unit C1708 Linden St2BR,1BA$0.91
1621 Jackson St, Unit #21621 Jackson St2BR,1BA$1.25
914 W Lackawanna Ave, Unit Apt914 W Lackawanna Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Mountain Lake Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
1717 Monroe Ave, Unit Joanne Budash1717 Monroe Ave1BR,1BA$1.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lackawanna County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lackawanna County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lackawanna County is at Lofts at the Mill listed at $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lackawanna County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lackawanna County Apartment is $1,000 at 748 River St.

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 $1,150 at 1820 Sanderson 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 840 Clay Ave and starts from $1,500.

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