Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mountain Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (40 Rentals)

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property at 227 Stephen Ave

$650

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 1

227 Stephen Ave

ScrantonPA18505

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Saint Catherine Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Catherine Manor

5 Knox RdScranton, PA 18505
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748 River St
1 Bedroom Apartments

748 River St

748 River StScranton, PA 18505

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Apartments @ 317
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments @ 317

317 Linden StScranton, PA 18503
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1513-1515 Vine St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1513-1515 Vine St

1513-1515 Vine StScranton, PA 18510
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property at 418 Pear St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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418 Pear St, Unit 2nd floor

418 Pear St
ScrantonPA18505
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Lofts at Village Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Village Square

930 Meadow AveScranton, PA 18505
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property at 220 Linden St

$1,200 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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220 Linden St

ScrantonPA18503

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East Mountain, Scranton, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Mountain Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mountain area of Scranton, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 748 River St priced from $1,000. Oakmont Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here are the most affordable East Mountain apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
748 River St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,000
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,235
The Connell Lofts5021BR,1BA$1,250
Mountain Lake Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,269
Clay Commons5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,280
Lofts at the Mill1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,485
The Herold ApartmentsThe Herold Apartments - 33BR,1BA$1,695
426 Mulberry426 Mulberry - 1011BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mountain, PA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mountain 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 East Mountain apartment is the 5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Clay Commons starting at $1,280 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Hill Section neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mountain 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
Clay Commons5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
426 Mulberry426 Mulberry - 1011BR,1.5BA$1.60
Mountain Lake Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Lofts at the Mill1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.62
507 Broadway St, Unit 4507 Broadway St2BR,1BA$1.72
1120 Cedar Ave, Unit First Floor Left1120 Cedar Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
748 River St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.54
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1.90
The Connell Lofts5021BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Mountain Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mountain Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mountain Apartment is $1,000 at 748 River St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Mountain Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Mountain is starting from $1,280 at Clay Commons.

What is the most affordable East Mountain Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Mountain Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Herold Apartments and starts from $1,695.

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