
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Scranton, NC from $480 (38 Rentals)
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Tate Commons

Azalea Gardens

The Horizon Student Living

Rosemont Apartments

Wesley South at East Carolina

Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments

Weatherstone Park Apartments

Cypress Pointe Apartments
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The Gables at Brownlea

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Cooper's Landing Apartments

921 Eubanks St

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Colony Village

Tryon Estates Apartments

The Madison

Beaver Creek Apartments

Old Firetower Place

Chancellor on 5th

Cypress Gardens
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Brookridge

1606 Harbourside Dr

Cedar Court

Bells Fork Crossing Apartments

311 Martin St

619 Queen St

Tyler Run II

1317 Highland Dr

6112 Harbourside Dr
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506 Watson Ave

Margret Court
Scranton, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scranton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $415 | $1,629 |
| Scranton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $480 | $1,988 |
| Scranton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $525 | $2,250 |
| Scranton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $699 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available Scranton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Scranton, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Tate Commons in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood priced from $596. Azalea Gardens in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scranton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Commons | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $596 |
| Azalea Gardens | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Old Firetower Place | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $692 |
| The Horizon Student Living | The Dickinson - 2028 Spring Lease (Horizon) | 4BR,4BA | $705 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Rosemont Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
| Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Weatherstone Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Cherry Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cypress Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, NC and Nearby
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $0.87 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Townhouse Model at Tryon Estates Apartments in the in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Scranton apartment is the Two Bedroom Classic Model at The Madison starting at $1,199 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scranton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryon Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom - Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
| The Madison | Two Bedroom Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Eastern on 10th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.73 |
| Cooper's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Old Firetower Place | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| The Landing Student Living | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Cherry Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Weatherstone Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Rosemont Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Tate Commons | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scranton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scranton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scranton Apartment is $650 at Azalea Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scranton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scranton is starting from $596 at Tate Commons.
What is the most affordable Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tate Commons and starts from $681.
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