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Wilkes-Barre, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

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
Sugar Notch$1,600$1,2003
Laflin$1,985$8506
Laurel Run$2,181$65032

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA

As of May 18, 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 27 E Northampton St Model at 27 E Northampton St, Unit 301 starting at $1,900 with a $1.44 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
27 E Northampton St, Unit 30127 E Northampton St2BR,2BA$1.44
238 Rutter Ave, Unit 238 RUTTER AVENUE KINGSTO238 Rutter Ave2BR,1BA$0.83
50 Chamberlain St, Unit 3rd Floor50 Chamberlain St2BR,1BA$0.85
169 Division St, Unit 169DivisionSt.169 Division St2BR,1BA$0.95
92 S Main St, Unit 30192 S Main St2BR,1BA$1.44
17 Diana StOnebedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
56 Diamond Ave, Unit 256 Diamond Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Parkway ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkes-Barre

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilkes-Barre?

There are currently 234 Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,815. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilkes-Barre ranging from $725 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilkes-Barre?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilkes-Barre ranges from $725 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,587.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wilkes-Barre?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilkes-Barre range from $1,100 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $1,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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