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145 S Market St
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44 N Sherman St

120 Christian St

312 Blackman St

1 W Broad St

104-108 Madison St

534-534 Cherry St

262 Gilligan St

166 W River St

408 E Main St
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438 14th Ave

327-329 10th Ave

39 Meyers Ct
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Wilkes-Barre, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Wilkes-Barre?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilkes-Barre 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,231 | $825 | $2,100 |
Wilkes-Barre 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,533 | $1,150 | $2,000 |
Wilkes-Barre 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,859 | $1,295 | $2,400 |
Wilkes-Barre 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
Wilkes-Barre 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Pricing Updated: 09/10/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Laurel Run | $1,950 | $650 | 38 |
Laflin | $2,545 | $1,649 | 4 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkway Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Provincial Towers | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Emunah Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Green Acres Homes | Large Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Cedar Village Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Town House | 1BR,2BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA
As of September 10, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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220 Carey Ave | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
122 Wood St, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 122 Wood St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
116 Main St, Unit B | 116 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Green Acres Homes | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
84 Academy Ln, Unit #4 | 84 Academy Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Cedar Village Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Garden Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
1025 Willow St, Unit 1 | 1025 Willow St | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Provincial Towers | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Emunah Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Parkway Manor | Studio | Studio ,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 215 Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,740. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilkes-Barre ranging from $600 to $2,700.
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 $600 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,554.
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 $2,842, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,799.
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