Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (38 Rentals)

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property at 529 Wheeler Ave

$1,000 - $1,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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529 Wheeler Ave

ScrantonPA18510

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1208 Philo St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1208 Philo St

1208 Philo StScranton, PA 18508
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments @ 317

317 Linden StScranton, PA 18503
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property at 1115 Monroe Ave

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1115 Monroe Ave

DunmorePA18509
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Cheapest Available Downtown Scranton Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clay Commons3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $0.96 price per square foot 807 N Irving Ave Model at 807 N Irving Ave in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the 536 Harrison Ave Model at 536 Harrison Ave starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 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.
807 N Irving Ave807 N Irving Ave4BR,1.5BA$0.96
536 Harrison Ave536 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$0.93
1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor1440 Penn Ave2BR,2BA$1.22
226 Crane St, Unit 2226 Crane St2BR,1.5BA$0.86
223 E Mountain Rd, Unit Suite 4223 E Mountain Rd4BR,1BA$1.27
1411 N Washington Ave, Unit 1B1411 N Washington Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
618 Deacon St, Unit Deacon Street618 Deacon St2BR,1BA$1.25
1002 Fisk St, Unit 1002 Fisk st unit 31002 Fisk St2BR,1BA$1.25
2446 Dimmick Ave, Unit 2446 Dimmick Avenue 1st f2446 Dimmick Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
1304 Marion St, Unit 570-815-4391 Jim Kennedy1304 Marion St1BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Scranton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Scranton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Scranton is at Lofts at the Mill listed at $1,375.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scranton Apartment is $775 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 $1,280 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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