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Wilkes-Barre, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2025

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$65038
Laflin$2,545$1,6494

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
Green Acres HomesLarge Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,500
Cedar Village Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom Town House1BR,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 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
Green Acres HomesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.93
84 Academy Ln, Unit #484 Academy Ln2BR,1BA$1.09
Cedar Village Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$2.18
1025 Willow St, Unit 11025 Willow St1BR,1BA$1.07
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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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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