Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (88 Rentals)

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property at 227 Stephen Ave

$650

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$650
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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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227 Stephen Ave

ScrantonPA18505

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property at 805 Monroe Ave

$975 - $1,350

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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805 Monroe Ave

ScrantonPA18510

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1747 Sanderson Ave, Unit 2
$1,095
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$1,095
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1747 Sanderson Ave, Unit 2

1747 Sanderson AveScranton, PA 18509
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property at 716 Hampton St

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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716 Hampton St

ScrantonPA18504

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1001 Wheeler Ave, Unit Apt 2
$1,150
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 20

1001 Wheeler Ave, Unit Apt 2

1001 Wheeler AveScranton, PA 18510
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property at 538 Beech St

$1,150 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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538 Beech St

ScrantonPA18505

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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 $1,000. Clay Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. 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$1,000
Clay Commons4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
The Connell Lofts4071BR,1BA$1,195
426 Mulberry426 Mulberry - 21BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $0.87 price per square foot 1733 Bundy St Model at 1733 Bundy St, Unit Apartment 2 in the in the Providence neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the 1440 Penn Ave Model at 1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor starting at $1,800 with a $1.22 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.
1733 Bundy St, Unit Apartment 21733 Bundy St2BR,1BA$0.87
1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor1440 Penn Ave2BR,2BA$1.22
1725 Vine St, Unit 1725 Vine St.1725 Vine St4BR,1BA$1.29
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.83
223 E Mountain Rd, Unit Suite 4223 E Mountain Rd4BR,1BA$1.21
Clay Commons4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
1011 Scranton St, Unit 1A1011 Scranton St1BR,1BA$1.00
922 Richmont St, Unit 3rd Floor922 Richmont St2BR,1BA$1.20
501 Deacon St501 Deacon St2BR,1BA$1.25
832 Quincy Ave, Unit Apartment832 Quincy AveStudio ,1BA$1.00

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 $1,090 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 $1,000 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 and starts from $1,395.

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