Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the South Side area of Scranton.

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South Side, Scranton, PA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, PA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $0.81 price per square foot 1415 S Irving Ave Model at 1415 S Irving Ave, Unit A in the in the East Mountain neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 530 Wheeler Ave Model at 530 Wheeler Ave, Unit A starting at $1,375 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Hill Section neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1415 S Irving Ave, Unit A1415 S Irving Ave2BR,1BA$0.81
530 Wheeler Ave, Unit A530 Wheeler Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
525 Meridian Ave, Unit 527APT S #2525 Meridian Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
527 Meridian Ave, Unit 2527 Meridian Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
1232 S 6th Ave, Unit 1st floor1232 S 6th Ave1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Side, Scranton, PA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Scranton, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Side Neighborhood in Scranton, PA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.