Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $700 (10 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of June 14, 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
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
Oakmont Park Apartments2x1 7002BR,1BA$1.91
546 Quincy Ave, Unit 3546 Quincy Ave1BR,1BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Scranton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Scranton?

There are currently 363 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $3,600. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Scranton ranging from $750 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 $750 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,774.

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 $1,150 to $2,636, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,245.

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