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Wilkes-Barre, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/22/2025

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
Sugar Notch$1,600$1,3506
Laurel Run$1,799$65031
Laflin$2,204$1,1009

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
Cedar Village Apartments1 Bedroom Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$1,350
Green Acres HomesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,462

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes-Barre area is the $0.52 price per square foot 141 Short St Model at 141 Short St, Unit 141 Short St in the in the Wilkes Barre neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Wilkes-Barre apartment is the 89 Carey Ave Model at 89 Carey Ave, Unit 5 starting at $1,400 with a $1.04 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.
141 Short St, Unit 141 Short St141 Short St2BR,1BA$0.52
89 Carey Ave, Unit 589 Carey Ave3BR,2BA$1.04
99 Maffett St, Unit 199 Maffett St2BR,1BA$1.00
220 Carey Ave2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Wilkeswood1x1 Large1BR,1BA$1.90
Green Acres HomesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.82
87 Oak St, Unit 1st-Floor87 Oak St1BR,1BA$1.18
Cedar Village Apartments1 Bedroom Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$1.90
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Parkway ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkes-Barre

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

There are currently 223 Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,730. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilkes-Barre ranging from $800 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 $800 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,624.

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 $1,195 to $2,420, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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