Cheap Homes for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA from $400 (21 Rentals)

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

property at 1403 N Sumner Ave

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1403 N Sumner Ave, Unit 2

1403 N Sumner Ave
ScrantonPA18508

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property at 1019 N Irving Ave

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1019 N Irving Ave, Unit 1

1019 N Irving Ave
ScrantonPA18510

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property at 715 Alder St

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 Alder St, Unit 1

715 Alder St
ScrantonPA18505
property at 310 21st Ave

$1,150

3 Bedroom Rentals

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310 21st Ave

ScrantonPA18504
property at 418 Pear St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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418 Pear St, Unit 2nd floor

418 Pear St
ScrantonPA18505

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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
1842-1844 N Main Ave2 bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA

As of August 31, 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
219 Melrose Ave, Unit 219 Melrose Ave219 Melrose Ave3BR,2.5BA$0.95
1329 Penn Ave, Unit 31329 Penn Ave4BR,1BA$1.17
732 Harrison Ave, Unit B732 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
2528 Boulevard Ave, Unit 12528 Boulevard Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.96
Clay Commons4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
914 W Lackawanna Ave, Unit Apt914 W Lackawanna Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
2017 Green Ridge St, Unit Green ridge street2017 Green Ridge St1BR,1BA$1.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Lackawanna County

What type of rentals are currently available in Lackawanna County?

There are currently 565 Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $3,629. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lackawanna County ranging from $400 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lackawanna County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lackawanna County ranges from $400 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,692.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lackawanna County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lackawanna County range from $1,000 to $3,629, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,565 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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