Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA from $500 (29 Rentals)

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303 Horton St

Wilkes-BarrePA18702

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B'Nai B'Rith Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

B'Nai B'Rith Apartments

61 E Northampton StWilkes-Barre, PA 18701
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Cumberland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Apartments

17 W Ross StWilkes-Barre, PA 18701
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West River Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West River Apartments

155 W River StWilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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108 Grove St
2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Grove St

108 Grove StWilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Lafayette Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

113 Edison StWilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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1002 Wyoming Ave, Unit 1
$695
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 31

1002 Wyoming Ave, Unit 1

1002 Wyoming AveForty Fort, PA 18704
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Chapin Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapin Apartments

146-158 E Walnut StKingston, PA 18704
Corporate Housing

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wilkes-Barre, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilkes-Barre Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Laurel Run$1,899$65038
Laflin$1,985$9005
Sugar Notch$1,999$9004

Cheapest Available Wilkes-Barre Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilkes-Barre, PA is a Studio unit found at Parkway Manor in the Wilkes Barre neighborhood priced from $650. Provincial Towers in the Wilkes Barre Township neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilkes-Barre apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
17 Diana StOnebedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Emunah Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
281 E Main St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,150
Green Acres HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,317

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilkes-Barre area is the $1.24 price per square foot 24 S River St Model at 24 S River St, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the Wilkes Barre Township neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Wilkes-Barre apartment is the 290 New Hancock St Model at 290 New Hancock St, Unit 290 starting at $2,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Wilkes Barre Township neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilkes-Barre apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
24 S River St, Unit 3rd Floor24 S River St3BR,1BA$1.24
290 New Hancock St, Unit 290290 New Hancock St4BR,1.5BA$1.00
370 Winola Ave, Unit 370370 Winola Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
122 Wood St, Unit 1 Bedroom 1 Bath122 Wood St1BR,1BA$0.77
17 Diana StOnebedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Green Acres HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.87
404 N Main St, Unit 3404 N Main St3BR,1BA$1.92
48 Hudson Rd, Unit 50 Hudson Rd48 Hudson Rd1BR,1BA$1.51
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Parkway ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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Wilkes-Barre Overview

A thriving, bustling city that has gone from strength to strength and has recently been through a stunning revitalization that has brought beauty, tourism and commerce to the area. With a walk-to-everything layout it’s the perfect place for apartment living with shops, restaurants and more all within easy reach.

Why live in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

Wilkes Barre is the ideal city to be in while living in an apartment. The city center has been revitalized to give you easy walking access to all the comforts of modern living from apartments in the city itself along with excellent transport ties to the thriving business districts that offer employment opportunities with national and global companies. In the last ten years the city’s motto has become “I Believe” with residents and leaders coming together to realize a vision of a culturally diverse, thriving and economically prosperous city, well deserving of its place at the fore of Pennsylvanian politics and industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkes-Barre Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkes-Barre Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkes-Barre Apartment is $800 at Parkway Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilkes-Barre Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilkes-Barre is starting from $950 at Parkway Manor.

What is the most affordable Wilkes-Barre Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilkes-Barre Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Acres Homes and starts from $1,657.

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