Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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

property at 126 N Lincoln Ave

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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126 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

126 N Lincoln Ave
ScrantonPA18504
property at 536 Alder St

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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536 Alder St, Unit 2, Unit 2

536 Alder St
ScrantonPA18505

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property at 214 S Sumner Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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214 S Sumner Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

214 S Sumner Ave
ScrantonPA18504

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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 $775. 426 Mulberry has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scranton apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clay Commons3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
426 Mulberry426 Mulberry - 21BR,1BA$1,360
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet FriendlyStudio,1BA$1,411

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1440 Penn Ave Model at 1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor in the in the Providence neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the 1011 Scranton St Model at 1011 Scranton St, Unit 2 starting at $1,200 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the East Mountain 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.
1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor1440 Penn Ave2BR,2BA$1.22
1011 Scranton St, Unit 21011 Scranton St3BR,1BA$0.86
225 S Webster Ave, Unit 2 - Upper225 S Webster Ave3BR,1BA$1.04
1411 N Washington Ave, Unit 1B1411 N Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
611 Moir Ct, Unit Apt 1611 Moir Ct3BR,1BA$1.36
618 Deacon St, Unit Deacon Street618 Deacon St2BR,1BA$1.25
1002 Fisk St, Unit 1002 Fisk st unit 31002 Fisk St2BR,1BA$1.25
1104 Cornell St, Unit 11104 Cornell St2BR,1BA$1.50
1304 Marion St, Unit 570-815-4391 Jim Kennedy1304 Marion St1BR,1BA$1.03
Clay Commons3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Scranton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Scranton?

There are currently 366 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $3,000. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Scranton ranging from $685 to $3,210.

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 $685 to $3,210 with an average monthly rent of $1,867.

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 $1,200 to $2,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $1,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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