
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes Barre Neighborhood of Wilkes Barre, PA from $500 (21 Rentals)
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366 S River St

14 Kulp Ave

Provincial Towers

380 S Franklin St

159 New Mallery Pl

384 S Franklin St
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73 Welles St

44 Terrace St, Unit Suite 1 - 1st Floor Left

478 N Pennsylvania Ave

Emunah Manor Apartments
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486 Hazle St

University Commons - Off- Campus Student

Parkway Manor

467 Northampton St
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Wilkes Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilkes Barre?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilkes Barre Studio Apartments | $837 | $650 | $925 |
Wilkes Barre 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $500 | $3,189 |
Wilkes Barre 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $950 | $3,671 |
Wilkes Barre 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $1,200 | $2,878 |
Wilkes Barre 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $1,700 | $1,799 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilkes Barre Neighborhood of Wilkes Barre, PA.
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Cheapest Available Wilkes Barre Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the 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 Wilkes Barre apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:
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 |
Mayflower Crossing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,197 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes Barre, PA
As of October 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes Barre area is the $0.40 price per square foot 141 Short St Model at 141 Short St, Unit Edwardsville in the in the Wilkes Barre neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Wilkes Barre apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at 220 Carey Ave starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 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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141 Short St, Unit Edwardsville | 141 Short St | 3BR,1BA | $0.40 |
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 |
34 2nd Ave, Unit 34 | 34 2nd Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
193 Zerby Ave, Unit 2L | 193 Zerby Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
116 Main St, Unit B | 116 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
82 S Main St, Unit 1 | 82 S Main St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
2 Terrace St, Unit Penthouse | 2 Terrace St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
Provincial Towers | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Parkway Manor | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilkes Barre, Wilkes Barre, PA
Ranked #5
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Wilkes Barre, Wilkes Barre, PA
Dodson Elementary School
G.A.R. Memorial Middle School
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Getting Around the Wilkes Barre Neighborhood in Wilkes Barre, PA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkes Barre Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkes Barre Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkes Barre Apartment is $800 at Parkway Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilkes Barre Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilkes Barre is starting from $950 at Parkway Manor.
What is the most affordable Wilkes Barre Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wilkes Barre Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Acres Homes and starts from $1,595.
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