Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $600 (22 Rentals)

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

property at 227 Stephen Ave

$650

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$650

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

227 Stephen Ave

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

Available Now

214 S Sumner Ave, 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 426 Mulberry priced from $1,295. Lofts at the Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scranton apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
426 Mulberry426 Mulberry - 21BR,1BA$1,295
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet FriendlyStudio,1BA$1,375
426 Biden St41BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of May 30, 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
223 E Mountain Rd, Unit Suite 4223 E Mountain Rd4BR,1BA$1.25
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
520 Madison Ave, Unit Apartment 1520 Madison Ave1BR,1BA$1.47
1100 Penn Avenue1 Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1.69
1747 Sanderson Ave, Unit 21747 Sanderson Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
322 Prospect Ave322 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Scranton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Scranton?

There are currently 374 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $3,600. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Scranton ranging from $650 to $5,200.

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 $650 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,097.

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 $1,195 to $2,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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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