Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mountain Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (47 Rentals)

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property at 529 Wheeler Ave

$1,000 - $1,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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529 Wheeler Ave

ScrantonPA18510

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Saint Catherine Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Catherine Manor

5 Knox RdScranton, PA 18505
Senior Living
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property at 536 Alder St

$925

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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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Apartments @ 317
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments @ 317

317 Linden StScranton, PA 18503
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The Connell Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Connell Lofts

129 N Washington AveScranton, 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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Lofts at Village Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Village Square

930 Meadow AveScranton, PA 18505
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property at 314 Adams Ave

$1,250 - $1,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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314 Adams Ave

ScrantonPA18503
property at 220 Linden St

$1,200 - $1,295

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220 Linden St

ScrantonPA18503
property at 70 2nd St

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 2nd St, Unit 2, Unit 2

70 2nd St
ScrantonPA18509
property at 117 Wyoming Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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117 Wyoming Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

117 Wyoming Ave
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 Clay Commons priced from $775. 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
Clay Commons3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,235
426 Mulberry426 Mulberry - 21BR,1BA$1,360
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet FriendlyStudio,1BA$1,411
Mountain Lake Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,501
Tall Trees2x1 - Aspen2BR,1BA$1,624

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mountain, PA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mountain area is the $1.37 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Mountain Lake Apartments in the in the East Mountain neighborhood starting from $1,352. The second greatest value East Mountain apartment is the 601 Clay Ave Model at 601 Clay Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,375 with a $1.53 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.
Mountain Lake Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
601 Clay Ave, Unit 3601 Clay Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
520 Madison Ave, Unit Apartment 1520 Madison Ave1BR,1BA$1.54
517 Crown Ave517 Crown Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
Tall Trees2x1 - Aspen2BR,1BA$1.92
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet FriendlyStudio ,1BA$1.96
108 N Washington Ave, Unit 1101108 N Washington Ave1BR,1BA$2.12
Oakmont Park Apartments2x1 7002BR,1BA$1.91
Clay Commons3.5 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
426 Mulberry426 Mulberry - 3011BR,1BA$3.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Scranton. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $775 at Clay Commons.

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 $1,335 at Oakmont Park Apartments.

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