Cheap Homes for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA from $400 (25 Rentals)

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

property at 848 Quincy Ave

$700

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$700

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6 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

848 Quincy Ave

ScrantonPA18510

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property at 126 N Lincoln Ave

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

126 N Lincoln Ave

ScrantonPA18504
property at 125 N River St

$925

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$925

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$925

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 N River St

OlyphantPA18447

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property at 532 Alder St

$950

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532 Alder St

ScrantonPA18505

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property at 443 14th Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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443 14th Ave

ScrantonPA18504

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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 $1,090. 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 Commons4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
1836 N Main Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,235
Morgan Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,263
Summit Pointe Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 800 sqft1BR,1BA$1,305

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lackawanna County area is the $0.96 price per square foot 807 N Irving Ave Model at 807 N Irving Ave in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Lackawanna County apartment is the 536 Harrison Ave Model at 536 Harrison Ave starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Hill Section 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.
807 N Irving Ave807 N Irving Ave4BR,1.5BA$0.96
536 Harrison Ave536 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$0.93
1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor1440 Penn Ave2BR,2BA$1.22
223 E Mountain Rd, Unit Suite 4223 E Mountain Rd4BR,1BA$1.27
329 Spring St, Unit 1 st Floor Apartment329 Spring St3BR,1BA$1.21
1411 N Washington Ave, Unit 1B1411 N Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
1836 N Main Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
1418 Penn Ave, Unit 1st Floor1418 Penn Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
Clay Commons4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
618 Deacon St, Unit Deacon Street618 Deacon St2BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Lackawanna County

What type of rentals are currently available in Lackawanna County?

There are currently 576 Apartments for Rent in Lackawanna County, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,559. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lackawanna County ranging from $450 to $3,500.

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 $450 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,558.

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 $3,530, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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