Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (73 Rentals)

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property at 529 Wheeler Ave

$1,000 - $1,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 24

529 Wheeler Ave

ScrantonPA18510

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property at 1415 Diamond Ave

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1415 Diamond Ave

ScrantonPA18508
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1208 Philo St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1208 Philo St

1208 Philo StScranton, PA 18508
property at 126 N Lincoln Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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126 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

126 N Lincoln Ave
ScrantonPA18504

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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 Clay Commons priced from $775. 426 Mulberry has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scranton apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clay Commons3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
426 Mulberry426 Mulberry - 21BR,1BA$1,360
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet FriendlyStudio,1BA$1,411

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1440 Penn Ave Model at 1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor in the in the Providence neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the 1725 Vine St Model at 1725 Vine St, Unit 1725 Vine St. starting at $1,800 with a $1.29 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.
1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor1440 Penn Ave2BR,2BA$1.22
1725 Vine St, Unit 1725 Vine St.1725 Vine St4BR,1BA$1.29
1411 N Washington Ave, Unit 1B1411 N Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
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
601 Clay Ave, Unit 3601 Clay Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
520 Madison Ave, Unit Apartment 1520 Madison Ave1BR,1BA$1.54
517 Crown Ave517 Crown Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
1004 Fisk St, Unit Jim Kennedy 570-815-43911004 Fisk St1BR,1BA$1.00
Clay Commons3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35

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 $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.

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