Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (42 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Downtown Scranton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Scranton area of Scranton, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Clay Commons priced from $1,040. Lofts at the Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scranton apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clay Commons4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,040
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet Friendly1BR,1BA$1,350
1100 Penn Avenue1 Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1,525
Green Ridge Senior Apartments1 BD/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $1.76 price per square foot Townhome Model at Lace Village in the in the Providence neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the 1812 Vine St Model at 1812 Vine St, Unit 1812 starting at $1,400 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Hill Section neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Scranton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lace VillageTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.76
1812 Vine St, Unit 18121812 Vine St3BR,1.5BA$0.82
1011 Scranton St, Unit 21011 Scranton St3BR,1BA$0.98
1100 Penn Avenue2 Bedroom Units2BR,1BA$1.90
Clay Commons4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
1002 Fisk St, Unit 1002 Fisk st 2nd floor1002 Fisk St1BR,1BA$1.35
1304 Marion St, Unit 570-815-4391 Jim Kennedy1304 Marion St1BR,1BA$1.03
121 Larch St, Unit 121121 Larch St2BR,1BA$1.30
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet FriendlyStudio ,1BA$1.88
721 Meadow Ave, Unit 3rd floor rear721 Meadow Ave1BR,1BA$1.42

Getting Around the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood in Scranton, PA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Scranton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scranton Apartment is $1,090 at Clay Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Scranton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Scranton is starting from $1,040 at Clay Commons.

What is the most affordable Downtown Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lace Village and starts from $3,300.

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