Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $400 (16 Rentals)

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

property at 848 Quincy Ave

$700

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$700

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$700

6 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

848 Quincy Ave

ScrantonPA18510

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property at 126 N Lincoln Ave

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

126 N Lincoln Ave

ScrantonPA18504
property at 532 Alder St

$950

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

532 Alder St

ScrantonPA18505

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property at 443 14th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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443 14th Ave

ScrantonPA18504

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 $1,090. 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
Clay Commons4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet FriendlyStudio,1BA$1,375
1100 Penn Avenue1 Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of February 28, 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 536 Harrison Ave Model at 536 Harrison Ave starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 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
536 Harrison Ave536 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$0.93
1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor1440 Penn Ave2BR,2BA$1.22
223 E Mountain Rd, Unit Suite 4223 E Mountain Rd4BR,1BA$1.27
329 Spring St, Unit 1 st Floor Apartment329 Spring St3BR,1BA$1.21
1411 N Washington Ave, Unit 1B1411 N Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
1418 Penn Ave, Unit 1st Floor1418 Penn Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
Clay Commons4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
428 Wheeler Ave, Unit 2428 Wheeler Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
618 Deacon St, Unit Deacon Street618 Deacon St2BR,1BA$1.25

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 $3,300. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Scranton ranging from $450 to $7,895.

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 $450 to $7,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,458.

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 $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $2,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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