Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $545 (67 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Scranton area of Scranton.

property at 1149 Luzerne St
$850 - $1,250
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 16
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1149 Luzerne St

ScrantonPA18504
property at 624 Hemlock St
$900 - $2,000
2 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 16
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624 Hemlock St

ScrantonPA18505
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1204 Providence Rd, Unit 1
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1204 Providence Rd, Unit 1

1204 Providence RdScranton, PA 18508
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property at 441 Willow St
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095
Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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441 Willow St

ScrantonPA18505
property at 421 4th Ave
$1,100 - $1,150
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 16
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421 4th Ave

ScrantonPA18505

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property at 2125 Ash St
$1,150
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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2125 Ash St

ScrantonPA18510

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1208 Philo St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1208 Philo St

1208 Philo StScranton, PA 18508
property at 1403 N Sumner Ave
$895

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Base Rent$895
Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1403 N Sumner Ave, Unit 2

1403 N Sumner Ave
ScrantonPA18508
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748 River St
1 Bedroom Apartments

748 River St

748 River StScranton, PA 18505
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Apartments @ 317
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments @ 317

317 Linden StScranton, PA 18503
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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 1820 Sanderson Ave priced from $1,100. Clay Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scranton apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,100
Clay Commons4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450
Lofts at the Mill1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $0.78 price per square foot 1713 Jefferson Ave Model at 1713 Jefferson Ave, Unit Suite 3 in the in the Providence neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the 1820 Division St Model at 1820 Division St, Unit Right Side starting at $2,300 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Tripps Park 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.
1713 Jefferson Ave, Unit Suite 31713 Jefferson Ave3BR,1BA$0.78
1820 Division St, Unit Right Side1820 Division St5BR,1.5BA$1.28
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
970 Ridge Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.92
Clay Commons4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
1418 Penn Ave1418 Penn Ave2BR,1BA$1.38
1204 Providence Rd, Unit 11204 Providence Rd2BR,1BA$1.27

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 $1,485 at Lofts at the Mill.

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 $1,100 at 1820 Sanderson Ave.

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 Apartments and starts from $1,695.

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