Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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property at 26 S Church St

$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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26 S Church St

CarbondalePA18407

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property at 529 Wheeler Ave

$1,000 - $1,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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529 Wheeler Ave

ScrantonPA18510

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property at 1115 Monroe Ave

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1115 Monroe Ave

DunmorePA18509
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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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3327 Cedar Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3327 Cedar Ave

3327 Cedar AveMoosic, PA 18507
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1080 Winola Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1080 Winola Rd

1080 Winola RdSouth Abington, PA 18411
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1208 Philo St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1208 Philo St

1208 Philo StScranton, PA 18508

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clay Commons3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
1836 N Main Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor1440 Penn Ave2BR,2BA$1.22
513 Waverly Ave, Unit 3513 Waverly Ave3BR,2BA$1.21
634 Boulevard Ave, Unit C634 Boulevard Ave2BR,1BA$0.88
1411 N Washington Ave, Unit 1B1411 N Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
1836 N Main Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
19 Canaan St, Unit Apt 119 Canaan St3BR,1BA$1.11
152 E Elm Street, Unit #3152 E Elm Street2BR,1BA$0.85
618 Deacon St, Unit Deacon Street618 Deacon St2BR,1BA$1.25
517 Crown Ave517 Crown Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
1304 Marion St, Unit 570-815-4391 Jim Kennedy1304 Marion St1BR,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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