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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

227 Stephen Ave

ScrantonPA18505

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1747 Sanderson Ave, Unit 2
$995
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1747 Sanderson Ave, Unit 2

1747 Sanderson AveScranton, PA 18509
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1208 Philo St
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1208 Philo St

1208 Philo StScranton, PA 18508

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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 748 River St priced from $1,000. 1820 Sanderson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scranton apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
748 River St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,000
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,150
The Connell Lofts5021BR,1BA$1,250
Clay Commons5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $0.96 price per square foot 807 N Irving Ave Model at 807 N Irving Ave in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the 5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Clay Commons starting at $1,280 with a $0.85 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.
807 N Irving Ave807 N Irving Ave4BR,1.5BA$0.96
Clay Commons5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
426 Mulberry426 Mulberry - 1011BR,1.5BA$1.60
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.96
914 W Lackawanna Ave, Unit Apt914 W Lackawanna Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
1621 Jackson St, Unit #21621 Jackson St2BR,1BA$1.25
1533 Ross Ave, Unit 1533 Ross Ave1533 Ross Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
1120 Cedar Ave, Unit First Floor Left1120 Cedar Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
1747 Sanderson Ave, Unit 21747 Sanderson Ave2BR,1BA$1.24
748 River St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.54

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 $1,000 at 748 River St.

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 $1,150 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 840 Clay Ave and starts from $1,500.

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