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Scranton, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scranton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scranton, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Azalea Gardens in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood priced from $650. Chancellor on 5th in the River Park North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scranton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azalea GardensClassic1BR,1BA$650
Chancellor on 5thTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$700
Wesley South at East CarolinaOne Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, NC and Nearby

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $1.03 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Large Townhouse Model at Tryon Estates Apartments in the in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Scranton apartment is the Three Bedroom- Three Bath Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Large Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom- Three Bath3BR,3BA$1.21
Eastern on 10thC13BR,3BA$0.74
Cooper's Landing Apartments3 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.12
Campus PointePurple2BR,2BA$0.71
Chancellor on 5thTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.77
Cherry Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Croatan Forest ApartmentsPremium-DS2BR,1BA$1.26
Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Wesley South at East CarolinaOne Bedroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scranton

What type of rentals are currently available in Scranton?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Scranton, NC with pricing that ranges from $545 to $7,270. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scranton ranging from $300 to $3,355.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Scranton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Scranton ranges from $300 to $3,355 with an average monthly rent of $1,641.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Scranton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Scranton range from $649 to $7,270, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $300 to $3,355. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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