Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (39 Rentals)
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Clay Commons

1005 Washburn St

519 Harrison Ave

806 Crown Ave
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202 N Main Ave

1310 Pittston Ave

1315 Farr St

1334 Dartmouth St

1316 Jefferson Ave

513 Cherry St

1123 Lafayette St

941 S Main Ave

715 Moosic St

1509 Price St

434 Hickory St
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1710 Cedar Ave

1515 Pine St

1235 Diamond Ave

1016 Capouse Ave

1605 Bulwer St

1717 Monsey Ave

405 Pittston Ave

222 Prospect Ave

712 Alder St
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1440 Thackery St

1248 Prescott Ave

310 Chestnut St

812 Butler St, Unit 1st floor
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603 S Blakely St

615-615 Mill St

1529 Adams Ave, Unit 3rdFloorREAR
Downtown Scranton, Scranton, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Scranton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Scranton Studio Apartments | $1,402 | $1,325 | $1,446 |
Downtown Scranton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $750 | $2,354 |
Downtown Scranton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $925 | $2,800 |
Downtown Scranton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $1,150 | $2,636 |
Downtown Scranton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $1,245 | $3,559 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Oakmont Park Apartments priced from $1,235. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oakmont Park Apartments | 1x1 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
Lofts at the Mill | Studio Pet Friendly | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
The Herold | 3BR | 3BR,1BA | $1,395 |
1010 N Washington Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Tall Trees | 2x1 - Aspen | 2BR,1BA | $1,581 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA
As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $1.10 price per square foot 638 Taylor Ave Model at 638 Taylor Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 1010 N Washington Ave starting at $1,750 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Providence neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Scranton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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638 Taylor Ave, Unit 2 | 638 Taylor Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
1010 N Washington Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
1202 Vine St, Unit 07 | 1202 Vine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
609 Moir Ct, Unit APARTMENT 3 | 609 Moir Ct | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
1120 Rock St, Unit 1 | 1120 Rock St | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The Herold | 3BR | 3BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Tall Trees | 2x1 - Aspen | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
1529 Adams Ave, Unit 3rdFloorREAR | 1529 Adams Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Lofts at the Mill | Studio Pet Friendly | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
546 Quincy Ave, Unit 3 | 546 Quincy Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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
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 $1,350.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scranton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scranton Apartment is $1,235 at Oakmont Park Apartments.
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 $1,335 at Oakmont Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Herold and starts from $1,395.
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