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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 $1,025. The Connell Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scranton apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clay Commons2 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
The Connell Lofts6081BR,1BA$1,250
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet Friendly1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $0.98 price per square foot 530 Wheeler Ave Model at 530 Wheeler Ave, Unit A in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $1,375. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
530 Wheeler Ave, Unit A530 Wheeler Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
1010 N Washington AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
1309 Woodlawn St, Unit 21309 Woodlawn St3BR,1BA$1.13
1209 Providence Rd, Unit 2A1209 Providence Rd3BR,1BA$1.25
2204 Adams Ave, Unit 2204 Adams ave2204 Adams Ave1BR,1BA$0.95
1747 Sanderson Ave, Unit 21747 Sanderson Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
The Connell Lofts6081BR,1BA$1.57
525 Meridian Ave, Unit 527APT S #2525 Meridian Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
527 Meridian Ave, Unit 2527 Meridian Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
1232 S 6th Ave, Unit 1st floor1232 S 6th Ave1BR,1BA$1.07

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 $1,025 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 $1,200 at Clay Commons.

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