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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre Studio Apartments | $1,198 | $650 | $1,919 |
Wilkes-Barre 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $800 | $3,329 |
| Wilkes-Barre 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $950 | $3,790 |
| Wilkes-Barre 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $1,295 | $2,907 |
| Wilkes-Barre 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $1,500 | $1,899 |
There are currently 11 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Wilkes-Barre, PA neighborhoods that range in price from $800 to $3,329. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Wilkes-Barre with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Run | 11 | $1,349 | $800 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilkes-Barre, PA is found at Wilkeswood in the Wilkes Barre Township neighborhood and is 865 square feet priced from $1,540. Provincial Towers has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 803 square feet and currently listed start at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilkes-Barre:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkeswood | 1x1 Large | 865 Sq Ft | $1,540 |
| Provincial Towers | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 803 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| Cedar Village Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 710 Sq Ft | $1,445 |
| Emunah Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 525 Sq Ft | $1,149 |
| Parkway Manor | 1 Bed | 500 Sq Ft | $800 |
As of March 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilkes-Barre, PA is the 1 Bed Model starting from $800 at Parkway Manor in the Wilkes Barre neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilkes-Barre 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Provincial Towers starting at $975 in the Wilkes Barre Township neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilkes-Barre is currently $1,473. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilkes-Barre:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Manor | 1 Bed | $800 |
| Provincial Towers | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $975 |
| Emunah Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | $1,149 |
| Wilkeswood | 1x1 Medium | $1,294 |
| Cedar Village Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,445 |
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The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilkes-Barre is $1,473.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilkes-Barre is a 865 square feet unit starting from $1,540 at Wilkeswood.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wilkes-Barre is currently 650 sq ft.
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