Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $625 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Scranton area of Scranton.

property at 1403 N Sumner Ave

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1403 N Sumner Ave, Unit 2

1403 N Sumner Ave
ScrantonPA18508

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property at 1019 N Irving Ave

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1019 N Irving Ave, Unit 1

1019 N Irving Ave
ScrantonPA18510

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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
Clay Commons4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $0.58 price per square foot 508 Taylor Ave Model at 508 Taylor Ave, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the 1713 Jefferson Ave Model at 1713 Jefferson Ave, Unit Suite 3 starting at $1,550 with a $0.78 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.
508 Taylor Ave, Unit Unit 1508 Taylor Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
1713 Jefferson Ave, Unit Suite 31713 Jefferson Ave3BR,1BA$0.78
1329 Penn Ave, Unit 31329 Penn Ave4BR,1BA$1.17
732 Harrison Ave, Unit B732 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
1810 Capouse Ave, Unit Nice place1810 Capouse Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.96
Clay Commons4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
1621 Jackson St, Unit #21621 Jackson St2BR,1BA$1.25
914 W Lackawanna Ave, Unit Apt914 W Lackawanna Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
2017 Green Ridge St, Unit Green ridge street2017 Green Ridge St1BR,1BA$1.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Scranton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Scranton?

There are currently 377 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $3,600. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Scranton ranging from $625 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Scranton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Scranton ranges from $625 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,611.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Scranton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Scranton range from $1,000 to $2,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $1,875. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,565 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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