Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mountain Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (50 Rentals)

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property at 227 Stephen Ave

$650

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$650
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$650

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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227 Stephen Ave

ScrantonPA18505

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property at 716 Hampton St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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716 Hampton St

ScrantonPA18504

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1001 Wheeler Ave, Unit Apt 2
$1,150
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 20

1001 Wheeler Ave, Unit Apt 2

1001 Wheeler AveScranton, PA 18510
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property at 538 Beech St

$1,150 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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538 Beech St

ScrantonPA18505

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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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Apartments @ 317
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

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317 Linden StScranton, PA 18503
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748 River St
1 Bedroom Apartments

748 River St

748 River StScranton, PA 18505
property at 220 Linden St

$1,150 - $1,500

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220 Linden St

ScrantonPA18503
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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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1513-1515 Vine St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1513-1515 Vine St

1513-1515 Vine StScranton, PA 18510
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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 $1,090. The Connell Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable East Mountain apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clay Commons4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
The Connell Lofts4071BR,1BA$1,195
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,195
426 Mulberry426 Mulberry - 21BR,1BA$1,295
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet FriendlyStudio,1BA$1,375
The Herold3BR3BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mountain, PA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mountain area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1725 Vine St Model at 1725 Vine St, Unit 1725 Vine St. in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East Mountain apartment is the 223 E Mountain Rd Model at 223 E Mountain Rd, Unit Suite 4 starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the East Mountain 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.
1725 Vine St, Unit 1725 Vine St.1725 Vine St4BR,1BA$1.29
223 E Mountain Rd, Unit Suite 4223 E Mountain Rd4BR,1BA$1.21
Mountain Lake Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Clay Commons4 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
1011 Scranton St, Unit 1A1011 Scranton St1BR,1BA$1.00
1723 Vine St, Unit 1723 Vine St1723 Vine St2BR,1BA$1.45
The Herold3BR3BR,1BA$1.55
832 Quincy Ave, Unit Apartment832 Quincy AveStudio ,1BA$1.00
322 Prospect Ave322 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$1.47
Oakmont Park Apartments2x1 7002BR,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Mountain Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Mountain?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Mountain is at Lofts at the Mill listed at $1,375.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mountain Apartment is $1,090 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 $1,295 at Oakmont Park Apartments.

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 and starts from $1,395.

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