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property at 1149 Luzerne St
$850 - $1,250
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 17
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1149 Luzerne St

ScrantonPA18504
property at 624 Hemlock St
$900 - $2,000
2 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 17
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624 Hemlock St

ScrantonPA18505
property at 114 W Market St
$995 - $1,175
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 17
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114 W Market St

ScrantonPA18508
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1204 Providence Rd, Unit 1
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1204 Providence Rd, Unit 1

1204 Providence RdScranton, PA 18508
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property at 421 4th Ave
$1,100 - $1,150
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 17
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421 4th Ave

ScrantonPA18505

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property at 2125 Ash St
$1,150
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2125 Ash St

ScrantonPA18510

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scranton, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scranton, PA area range in price from $650 to $3,850 with an overall median price of $1,436. The three Scranton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hyde Park at $1,200, Keyser Valley at $1,350, and Providence at $1,350. 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$1,200$8505
Keyser Valley$1,350$85015
Providence$1,350$95016
South Side$1,350$9007
The Plot$1,350$85036
Tripps Park$1,350$85027
Greenridge$1,375$85036
Downtown Scranton$1,387$85035
Dunmore$1,400$95029
Hill Section$1,400$90013

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 $1,100. 301 East Elm Street in the Greenridge 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$1,100
301 East Elm Street1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,100
1842-1844 N Main Ave2 bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA

As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $0.78 price per square foot 1713 Jefferson Ave Model at 1713 Jefferson Ave, Unit Suite 3 in the Providence neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Scranton apartment is the 219 Melrose Ave Model at 219 Melrose Ave, Unit 219 Melrose Ave starting at $1,900 with a $0.95 price per square foot. 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.
1713 Jefferson Ave, Unit Suite 31713 Jefferson Ave3BR, 1BA$0.78
219 Melrose Ave, Unit 219 Melrose Ave219 Melrose Ave3BR, 2.5BA$0.95
1708 Linden St, Unit A1708 Linden St3BR, 1BA$0.97
1210 Rock St, Unit 1210 Rock St scranton pa 185041210 Rock St3BR, 1.5BA$0.93
1310 Washburn St, Unit 11310 Washburn St3BR, 1BA$1.08
1000 Walnut St1000 Walnut St2BR, 1BA$1.17
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$0.92
116 W Mary St116 W Mary St2BR, 1BA$1.17
Clay Commons4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.24
951-2 Carmalt St, Unit Second Floor951-2 Carmalt St1BR, 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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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 301 East Elm Street.

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 $1,100 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 Apartments and starts from $1,695.

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