Cheap Homes for Rent in Wilkes Barre Neighborhood of Wilkes Barre, PA from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Emunah Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,049

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
141 Short St, Unit 141 Short St141 Short St2BR,1BA$0.52
89 Carey Ave, Unit 589 Carey Ave3BR,2BA$1.04
99 Maffett St, Unit 199 Maffett St2BR,1BA$1.00
220 Carey Ave2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Wilkeswood2x12BR,1BA$1.93
Green Acres HomesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.93
87 Oak St, Unit 1st-Floor87 Oak St1BR,1BA$1.18
Cedar Village Apartments1 Bedroom Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$1.90
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72
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 202 Apartments for Rent in Wilkes Barre, PA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,584. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilkes Barre ranging from $1,050 to $2,000.

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 $1,050 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,561.

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