Cheap Homes for Rent in Scranton, PA from $625 (23 Rentals)

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property at 1403 N Sumner Ave
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1403 N Sumner Ave, Unit 2

1403 N Sumner Ave
ScrantonPA18508
property at 716 Hampton St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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716 Hampton St

ScrantonPA18504

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property at 441 Willow St
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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441 Willow St

ScrantonPA18505
property at 13 Amity Ct
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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13 Amity Ct, Unit F

13 Amity Ct
ScrantonPA18509
property at 715 Alder St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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715 Alder St, Unit 1

715 Alder St
ScrantonPA18505

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property at 510 N State St
$1,180 - $1,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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510 N State St

Clarks SummitPA18411
property at 327 E Locust St
$1,200
3 Bedroom Rentals
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327 E Locust St

ScrantonPA18505

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Scranton, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/29/2026

Current rental homes in the Scranton, PA area range in price from $625 to $5,400 with an overall median price of $1,481. The three Scranton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hyde Park at $1,325, Wilkes Barre at $1,350, and Outer Wilkes Barre at $1,375. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scranton Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hyde Park$1,325$62512
Wilkes Barre$1,350$62512
Outer Wilkes Barre$1,375$62531
South Side$1,425$85019
Wilkes Barre Township$1,450$1,2006
Keyser Valley$1,490$62528
Minooka$1,495$99518
The Plot$1,495$62555
East Mountain$1,500$85026
Greenridge$1,500$62544

Best Value Homes for Rent in Scranton, PA

As of September 29, 2026 the best value rental home in the Scranton area is the $0.65 price per square foot 911 Clay Ave Model at 911 Clay Ave in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Scranton rental home is the 602 Prospect Ave Model at 602 Prospect Ave, Unit Right in the East Mountain neighborhood starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scranton homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
911 Clay Ave911 Clay Ave6BR, 5BA$0.65
602 Prospect Ave, Unit Right602 Prospect Ave6BR, 2BA$0.89
1312 N Washington Ave1312 N Washington Ave5BR, 2.5BA$1.16
218 1/2 Wyalusing St218 1/2 Wyalusing St3BR, 1.5BA$1.47
1076 W Market St1076 W Market St3BR, 1BA$1.45
441 Willow St441 Willow St2BR, 1BA$1.10
6-8 Gordon Pl6-8 Gordon Pl3BR, 1.5BA$1.40
2510 Boulevard Ave, Unit 22510 Boulevard Ave2BR, 1BA$1.50
13 Amity Ct, Unit F13 Amity Ct2BR, 1BA$1.22
1403 N Sumner Ave, Unit 21403 N Sumner Ave2BR, 1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scranton

What type of rentals are currently available in Scranton?

There are currently 568 Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,629. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scranton ranging from $625 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Scranton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Scranton ranges from $625 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,782.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Scranton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Scranton range from $1,000 to $3,629, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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