Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Wilkes Barre Neighborhood of Wilkes Barre, PA from $500 (85 Rentals)

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property at 77 St Clair St

$1,150 - $1,250

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77 St Clair St

Wilkes-BarrePA18705
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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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property at 215 Taft St

$1,200

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215 Taft St, Unit 2

215 Taft St
Wilkes-BarrePA18706
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108 Grove St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

108 Grove St

108 Grove StWilkes-Barre, PA 18702

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220 Carey Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Carey Ave

220 Carey AveWilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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682 Bennett St, Unit 1
$695
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$695
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 30

682 Bennett St, Unit 1

682 Bennett StLuzerne, PA 18709
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657 W Main St, Unit 1
$1,100
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$1,100
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657 W Main St, Unit 1

657 W Main StPlymouth, PA 18651
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606 Main St, Unit 2
$1,100
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606 Main St, Unit 2

606 Main StEdwardsville, PA 18704

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Outer Wilkes Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Wilkes Barre Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Wilkes Barre area of Scranton, PA is a Studio unit found at Parkway Manor priced from $650. Provincial Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Outer Wilkes Barre apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
281 E Main St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Wilkes Barre, PA

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer 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 neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Outer Wilkes Barre apartment is the 290 New Hancock St Model at 290 New Hancock St, Unit 290 starting at $2,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Wilkes-Barre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer 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
290 New Hancock St, Unit 290290 New Hancock St4BR,1.5BA$1.00
659 W Main St, Unit 3659 W Main St3BR,2BA$1.06
60 Lanning Ln, Unit 60 Lanning60 Lanning Ln2BR,1BA$1.16
64 N Sherman St, Unit 64R64 N Sherman St2BR,1BA$1.15
234 N Main St, Unit 234 3rd floor N Main234 N Main St2BR,1BA$1.05
29 Drummond St, Unit Rear29 Drummond St2BR,1BA$1.20
116 Main St, Unit 1116 Main St1BR,1BA$1.21
657 W Main St, Unit 1657 W Main St1BR,1BA$1.22
614 Stephenson St, Unit #2614 Stephenson St1BR,1BA$1.06

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Wilkes Barre. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Wilkes Barre Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Wilkes Barre Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Wilkes Barre Apartment is $800 at Parkway Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Wilkes Barre Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Wilkes Barre is starting from $950 at Parkway Manor.

What is the most affordable Outer Wilkes Barre Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Wilkes Barre Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 108 Grove St and starts from $1,395.

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