Cheap Homes for Rent in Scranton, PA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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property at 227 Stephen Ave

$650

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$650

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 1

227 Stephen Ave

ScrantonPA18505
property at 147 W Parker St

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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147 W Parker St

ScrantonPA18508
property at 1315 Farr St

$930

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$930

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$930

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1315 Farr St, Unit 2

1315 Farr St
ScrantonPA18504

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property at 1403 N Sumner Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1403 N Sumner Ave, Unit 2

1403 N Sumner Ave
ScrantonPA18508
property at 310 21st Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 21st Ave, Unit 2

310 21st Ave
ScrantonPA18504

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property at 1019 N Irving Ave

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1019 N Irving Ave, Unit 1

1019 N Irving Ave
ScrantonPA18510
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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property at 220 Linden St

$1,100 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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220 Linden St

ScrantonPA18503
property at 1121 Monroe Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1121 Monroe Ave

DunmorePA18509
property at 122 Willow St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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122 Willow St, Unit 1

122 Willow St
DunmorePA18512

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Scranton, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scranton, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scranton, PA area range in price from $650 to $3,815 with an overall median price of $2,364. The three Scranton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Minooka at $795, Keyser Valley at $795, and Hyde Park at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scranton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Minooka$1,495$79547
Keyser Valley$1,500$79565
Hyde Park$1,600$79526
Wilkes Barre Township$1,747$92536
Outer Wilkes Barre$1,750$65096
Wilkes Barre$1,750$65055
West Mountain$1,850$90019
Pine Brook$2,500$89519
Providence$2,500$87553
Tripps Park$2,500$79596

Cheapest Available Scranton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scranton, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at 1820 Sanderson Ave in the Providence neighborhood priced from $1,000. 748 River St in the Hill Section neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scranton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
748 River St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,100
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1842-1844 N Main Ave in the in the Providence neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Scranton 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 Scranton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1842-1844 N Main Ave3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.11
Clay Commons5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
1440 Penn Ave, Unit First floor1440 Penn Ave2BR,2BA$1.22
1702 Penn Ave, Unit 2E, (second floor)1702 Penn Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.83
145 Moosic Rd, Unit 1145 Moosic Rd2BR,1BA$1.17
Mountain Lake Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
1002 Fisk St, Unit 1002 Fisk st unit 31002 Fisk St2BR,1BA$1.25
256 Main St, Unit 2nd level256 Main St2BR,1BA$1.25
2446 Dimmick Ave, Unit 2446 Dimmick Avenue apt 22446 Dimmick Ave1BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scranton

What type of rentals are currently available in Scranton?

There are currently 546 Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $3,629. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scranton ranging from $650 to $5,200.

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 $650 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,228.

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 $1,200 to $3,629, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $1,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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