Cheap Homes for Rent in Scranton, PA from $600 (18 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

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227 Stephen Ave

ScrantonPA18505

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property at 1403 N Sumner Ave

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1403 N Sumner Ave, Unit 2

1403 N Sumner Ave
ScrantonPA18508
property at 829 Albert St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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829 Albert St, Unit 831

829 Albert St
Dickson CityPA18519
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

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property at 1411 Monsey Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1411 Monsey Ave, Unit B

1411 Monsey Ave
ScrantonPA18509
property at 418 Pear St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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418 Pear St, Unit 2nd floor

418 Pear St
ScrantonPA18505

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scranton, PA

Pricing Updated: 08/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scranton, PA area range in price from $650 to $3,850 with an overall median price of $1,401. The three Scranton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hyde Park at $1,200, South Side at $1,200, and Keyser Valley at $1,300. 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$1,200$79532
South Side$1,200$80030
Keyser Valley$1,300$79556
Minooka$1,300$79554
Downtown Scranton$1,350$795124
The Plot$1,350$795125
East Mountain$1,375$79553
Dunmore$1,400$90071
Hill Section$1,400$97536
Tripps Park$1,400$79592

Cheapest Available Scranton Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
748 River St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,000
Mountain Lake Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,067

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA

As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $0.58 price per square foot 508 Taylor Ave Model at 508 Taylor Ave, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Scranton apartment is the 1713 Jefferson Ave Model at 1713 Jefferson Ave, Unit Suite 3 starting at $1,550 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Providence 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.
508 Taylor Ave, Unit Unit 1508 Taylor Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
1713 Jefferson Ave, Unit Suite 31713 Jefferson Ave3BR,1BA$0.78
732 Harrison Ave, Unit B732 Harrison Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
1820 Sanderson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.96
Clay Commons4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
1708 Linden St, Unit C1708 Linden St2BR,1BA$0.91
914 W Lackawanna Ave, Unit Apt914 W Lackawanna Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
614 Stephenson St, Unit #2614 Stephenson St1BR,1BA$1.06
809 Main St, Unit E809 Main St1BR,1BA$1.25
1717 Monroe Ave, Unit Joanne Budash1717 Monroe Ave1BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scranton

What type of rentals are currently available in Scranton?

There are currently 555 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 $650 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 $650 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,715.

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 $1,150 to $3,629, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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