
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes Barre Neighborhood of Wilkes Barre, PA from $500 (19 Rentals)
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632 N Main St
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175 Old River Rd

44 Terrace St, Unit Suite 3 - 2nd Floor Right

Provincial Towers

704 Hazle St

247 Plymouth Ave

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43 Pierce St

469 Northampton St

506-508 Market 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 | $1,246 | $800 | $3,117 |
Wilkes Barre 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $950 | $3,584 |
Wilkes Barre 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $1,295 | $2,420 |
Wilkes Barre 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,700 | $1,900 |
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There are currently 19 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 |
Cedar Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Gateway Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,534 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes Barre, PA
As of June 17, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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141 Short St, Unit 141 Short St | 141 Short St | 2BR,1BA | $0.52 |
89 Carey Ave, Unit 5 | 89 Carey Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
99 Maffett St, Unit 1 | 99 Maffett St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
220 Carey Ave | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Wilkeswood | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Green Acres Homes | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
87 Oak St, Unit 1st-Floor | 87 Oak St | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Cedar Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Provincial Towers | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Parkway Manor | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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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?
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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 Emunah Manor Apartments and starts from $1,599.
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