Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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202 N Main Ave

ScrantonPA18504

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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 Oakmont Park Apartments priced from $1,235. Lofts at the Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scranton apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,235
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet Friendly1BR,1BA$1,350
The Herold3BR3BR,1BA$1,395
1010 N Washington AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Tall Trees2x1 - Aspen2BR,1BA$1,581

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $1.10 price per square foot 638 Taylor Ave Model at 638 Taylor Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $1,850. 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.
638 Taylor Ave, Unit 2638 Taylor Ave3BR,2BA$1.10
1010 N Washington AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
1202 Vine St, Unit 071202 Vine St2BR,1BA$1.25
609 Moir Ct, Unit APARTMENT 3609 Moir Ct3BR,1BA$1.28
1120 Rock St, Unit 11120 Rock St3BR,1BA$1.32
The Herold3BR3BR,1BA$1.55
Tall Trees2x1 - Aspen2BR,1BA$1.87
1529 Adams Ave, Unit 3rdFloorREAR1529 Adams Ave1BR,1BA$1.48
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet FriendlyStudio ,1BA$1.88
546 Quincy Ave, Unit 3546 Quincy Ave1BR,1BA$1.21

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

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 $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scranton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scranton Apartment is $1,235 at Oakmont Park Apartments.

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 $1,335 at Oakmont Park Apartments.

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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