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property at 126 N Lincoln Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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126 N Lincoln Ave

ScrantonPA18504

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property at 125 N River St

$925

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$925

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 N River St

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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

536 Alder St
ScrantonPA18505

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property at 220 Linden St

$1,100 - $1,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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220 Linden St

ScrantonPA18503

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property at 118 St Frances Cabrini Ave

$1,300

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

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118 St Frances Cabrini Ave

ScrantonPA18504
property at 852 N Rebecca Ave

$1,300

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

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852 N Rebecca Ave

ScrantonPA18504

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Scranton, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scranton, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scranton, PA area range in price from $625 to $3,790 with an overall median price of $2,469. The three Scranton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hyde Park at $795, Keyser Valley at $750, and West Mountain at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scranton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hyde Park$1,675$79529
Keyser Valley$1,675$75084
West Mountain$1,675$90018
Minooka$1,700$75044
Outer Wilkes Barre$2,125$65073
Wilkes Barre$2,125$65041
Pine Brook$2,500$75021
Providence$2,500$82569
Tripps Park$2,500$750129
Wilkes Barre Township$2,500$92526

Cheapest Available Scranton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scranton, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Clay Commons in the Hill Section neighborhood priced from $850. 1836 N Main Ave in the Providence neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scranton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clay Commons3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
1836 N Main Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA

As of March 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $0.69 price per square foot 1617 Quincy Ave Model at 1617 Quincy Ave, Unit 1617 Quincy Ave in the in the Providence neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Scranton apartment is the 513 Waverly Ave Model at 513 Waverly Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,785 with a $1.21 price per square foot . 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.
1617 Quincy Ave, Unit 1617 Quincy Ave1617 Quincy Ave2BR,1BA$0.69
513 Waverly Ave, Unit 3513 Waverly Ave3BR,2BA$1.21
225 S Webster Ave, Unit 2 - Upper225 S Webster Ave3BR,1BA$1.04
1309 Woodlawn St, Unit 11309 Woodlawn St3BR,1BA$1.13
1411 N Washington Ave, Unit 1B1411 N Washington Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
1836 N Main Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
1209 Providence Rd1209 Providence Rd2BR,1BA$1.07
152 E Elm Street, Unit #3152 E Elm Street2BR,1BA$0.85
719 E Drinker St, Unit #1719 E Drinker St1BR,1.5BA$0.63
1304 Marion St, Unit 570-815-4391 Jim Kennedy1304 Marion St1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scranton

What type of rentals are currently available in Scranton?

There are currently 545 Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,559. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scranton ranging from $600 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 $600 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,854.

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 $3,530, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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