Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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14 Kulp Ave

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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Lafayette Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

113 Edison StWilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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281 E Main St

PlymouthPA18651
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Chapin Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapin Apartments

146-158 E Walnut StKingston, PA 18704

Wilkes-Barre, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

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$1,950$65036
Laflin$2,224$1,5804

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
Emunah Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,049
Mayflower Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,347
Green Acres HomesLarge Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,358
Cedar Village Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes-Barre area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at 220 Carey Ave in the in the Wilkes Barre neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Wilkes-Barre apartment is the 122 Wood St Model at 122 Wood St, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Wilkes Barre 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.
220 Carey Ave2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.45
122 Wood St, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath122 Wood St2BR,1BA$1.14
116 Main St, Unit B116 Main St2BR,1BA$1.25
109 Oxford St, Unit Fully furnished apartment109 Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.76
84 Academy Ln, Unit #484 Academy Ln2BR,1BA$1.09
Green Acres HomesLarge One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
Mayflower Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Emunah Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.00
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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Getting Around Wilkes-Barre, PA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Emunah Manor Apartments and starts from $1,599.

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