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Saint Catherine Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Catherine Manor

5 Knox RdScranton, PA 18505
Senior Living
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1208 Philo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1208 Philo St

1208 Philo StScranton, PA 18508
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1836 N Main Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1836 N Main Ave

1836 N Main AveScranton, PA 18508
property at 857 Throop St

857 Throop St

Dickson CityPA18519
property at 125 N River St

125 N River St

OlyphantPA18447
property at 810 Main St

810 Main St

AvocaPA18641
property at 107 2nd St

107 2nd St

BlakelyPA18447
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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 Township, PA 18411
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Edella Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edella Manor

345 Edella RdClarks Summit, PA 18411
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Country View Manors
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country View Manors

76 University DrDunmore, PA 18512
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Scranton, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scranton, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Scranton, PA area range in price from $600 to $5,200 with an overall median price of $2,144. The three Scranton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pine Brook at $1,050, Hyde Park at $600, and Wilkes Barre Township at $725. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scranton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pine Brook$1,500$1,0505
Hyde Park$1,600$6009
Wilkes Barre Township$1,600$72512
Keyser Valley$1,800$60018
Minooka$1,800$90016
Hill Section$1,850$62512
Downtown Scranton$2,000$60034
Dunmore$2,000$62516
Greenridge$2,000$60028
The Plot$2,000$60033

Cheapest Available Scranton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scranton, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Clay Commons in the Providence neighborhood priced from $1,200. The Connell Lofts in the Providence neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scranton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clay Commons5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,200
The Connell Lofts6081BR,1BA$1,250
Lofts at the MillStudioStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $0.98 price per square foot 530 Wheeler Ave Model at 530 Wheeler Ave, Unit A in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Scranton apartment is the 1309 Woodlawn St Model at 1309 Woodlawn St, Unit 2 starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Providence 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.
530 Wheeler Ave, Unit A530 Wheeler Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
1309 Woodlawn St, Unit 21309 Woodlawn St3BR,1BA$1.13
1209 Providence Rd, Unit 2A1209 Providence Rd3BR,1BA$1.25
730 Clevio St, Unit 2730 Clevio St2BR,1BA$1.35
2204 Adams Ave, Unit 2204 Adams ave2204 Adams Ave1BR,1BA$0.95
101 Keystone Ave, Unit Apt. No. 1101 Keystone Ave2BR,1BA$0.96
527 Meridian Ave, Unit 2527 Meridian Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
525 Meridian Ave, Unit 527APT S #2525 Meridian Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
1770 Bloom Ave, Unit 21770 Bloom Ave1BR,1BA$1.30
1232 S 6th Ave, Unit 1st floor1232 S 6th Ave1BR,1BA$1.07

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Scranton Overview

Scranton, PA, may seem like a calm town, but it's got a history well-associated with innovation and endurance. It's home to a couple of historic firsts and anchors a large metropolitan region while still maintaining a more compact size and moderate population. People living in apartments in Scranton will find that the city is relatively simple to negotiate while it still offers enough to keep residents busy.

Why live in Scranton, PA?

Scranton and its nearby metro region, plus its proximity to two other states, give residents a chance to experience diverse food, culture, and fun while still offering access to the nearby countryside. It's a good-sized city that has a lot to do, but it's not an overwhelmingly huge place that could make residents feel lost.

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Getting Around Scranton, PA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scranton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scranton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scranton is at Lofts at the Mill listed at $1,325.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scranton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scranton Apartment is $1,250 at The Connell Lofts.

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 $1,468 at Tall Trees.

What is the most affordable Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timberfalls Apartments and starts from $1,849.

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