
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes Barre Neighborhood of Wilkes Barre, PA from $500 (24 Rentals)
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105 Sambourne St

Provincial Towers

240 S Welles St

14 Kulp Ave

230 New Mallery Pl

159 New Mallery Pl
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247 Plymouth Ave

Emunah Manor Apartments

478 N Pennsylvania Ave

380 S Franklin St

157 New Mallery Pl

191 S Meade St

94 Wyoming St
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Parkway Manor

469 Northampton St

37 Pierce 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 | $1,386 | $500 | $3,132 |
Wilkes Barre 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $950 | $3,604 |
Wilkes Barre 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,100 | $2,596 |
Wilkes Barre 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $1,725 | $1,799 |
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There are currently 24 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 and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Garden Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Gateway Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes Barre, PA
As of August 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes Barre area is the $1.36 price per square foot 92 E Vaughn St Model at 92 E Vaughn St, Unit 94 Upper in the in the Wilkes Barre neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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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92 E Vaughn St, Unit 94 Upper | 92 E Vaughn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
220 Carey Ave | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
116 Main St, Unit B | 116 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Wilkeswood | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Green Acres Homes | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Cedar Village Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Garden Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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 |
80 W Ross St, Unit 1 | 80 W Ross St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilkes Barre, Wilkes Barre, PA
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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.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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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