Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA from $500 (71 Rentals)

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1037 Beech St, Unit 1
$950
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$950
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 10

1037 Beech St, Unit 1

1037 Beech StScranton, PA 18505
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property at 805 Monroe Ave

$975 - $1,350

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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805 Monroe Ave

ScrantonPA18510
property at 103 Spring St

$875 - $985

1 Bedroom Rentals

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103 Spring St

ScrantonPA18508

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1747 Sanderson Ave, Unit 2
$1,095
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1747 Sanderson Ave, Unit 2

1747 Sanderson AveScranton, PA 18509
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Saint Catherine Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Catherine Manor

5 Knox RdScranton, PA 18505
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1208 Philo St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1208 Philo St

1208 Philo StScranton, PA 18508
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Apartments @ 317

317 Linden StScranton, PA 18503
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748 River St
1 Bedroom Apartments

748 River St

748 River StScranton, PA 18505

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scranton, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scranton, PA area range in price from $650 to $5,200 with an overall median price of $3,596. The three Scranton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hyde Park at $930, Wilkes Barre Township at $725, and West Mountain at $930. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scranton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hyde Park$1,575$93011
Wilkes Barre Township$1,600$72512
West Mountain$2,425$9307
Tripps Park$2,450$93038
Keyser Valley$2,600$65029
Minooka$2,600$65024
Providence$2,647$93017
Outer Wilkes Barre$2,850$70052
Pine Brook$3,000$1,1505
Wilkes Barre$3,000$70028

Cheapest Available Scranton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scranton, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at 1820 Sanderson Ave in the Providence neighborhood priced from $1,000. 748 River St in the Hill Section neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scranton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
748 River St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,100
The Connell Lofts4071BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1842-1844 N Main Ave in the in the Providence neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Scranton apartment is the 5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Clay Commons starting at $1,280 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Hill Section 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.
1842-1844 N Main Ave3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.11
Clay Commons5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
1733 Bundy St, Unit Apartment 21733 Bundy St2BR,1BA$0.87
1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor1440 Penn Ave2BR,2BA$1.22
145 Moosic Rd, Unit 1145 Moosic Rd2BR,1BA$1.17
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.83
922 Richmont St, Unit 3rd Floor922 Richmont St2BR,1BA$1.20
2446 Dimmick Ave, Unit 2446 Dimmick Avenue apt 22446 Dimmick Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
832 Quincy Ave, Unit Apartment832 Quincy AveStudio ,1BA$1.00
620 McAlpine St620 McAlpine St1BR,1BA$1.13

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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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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 $1,100 at 748 River St.

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 $1,000 at 1820 Sanderson Ave.

What is the most affordable Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Herold and starts from $1,395.

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