$1,200 / Month

987 Providence Rd

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Scranton, PA 18508

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    800 sq ft

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987 Providence Rd
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Sometimes the search for an apartment becomes more complicated than the apartment itself. Too many listings trying too hard. Too many details that sound important until move-in day arrives and ordinary life begins.Then there are places that make their purpose clear.987 Providence Road offers a furnished,one-bedroom,bottom-floor apartment in Scranton. Heat and water are included in the rent,leaving the tenant responsible for electric only. The apartment also includes access to a backyard,creating a little breathing room beyond the walls of the unit.The arrangement is straightforward. The furniture is already in place. Two major utilities are already handled. The apartment sits on the bottom floor. Much of what normally makes moving expensive,heavy,and inconvenient has already been reduced.That matters.As you read this,imagine arriving with fewer boxes and fewer purchases still waiting to be made. Picture stepping into a space that already has the basic pieces of daily life in position. A place to sit. A place to sleep. Rooms that are ready to be used rather than assembled from scratch.There is a quiet usefulness to that.The backyard adds another layer to the apartment. A little outdoor space for fresh air,a chair in the sun,or simply a change of scenery at the end of the day. Nothing oversized. Nothing theatrical. Just useful space attached to a practical home.And practicality has its own kind of strength.Heat is covered when the Scranton winter settles in. Water is covered throughout the year. The tenant pays electric,making the monthly responsibilities easier to understand and plan around. The apartment does not ask for elaborate explanations. It stands on clear terms and a simple arrangement.When the picture feels complete,reach out with your questions or schedule a private showing of 987 Providence Road.

987 Providence Rd is a house located in Lackawanna County and the 18508 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Scranton School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1920

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Interior Spaces

Living Room 800 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Lot Details

Property is zoned R1

Community Details

Contact

  • Listed by Jason Heimrich | LUXE Homes Real Estate LLC
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  • Contact
  • Source
    Greater Scranton Board of Realtors MLS
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Scranton

Welcome to Scranton, Pennsylvania! Known as the Electric City, Scranton offers residents a mix of historic charm and modern living. Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment currently stands at $1,254 (showing a 2.9% annual increase). Downtown features architectural treasures like the Lackawanna County Courthouse and the restored Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. Nay Aug Park provides outdoor recreation with its walking trails and scenic gorge. The city's residential areas include the Hill and Green Ridge sections, known for their historic homes, while downtown features contemporary apartment communities. The University of Scranton campus adds to the area's energy, and the Steamtown National Historic Site preserves the region's railroad legacy.

The Scranton Cultural Center, housed in the former Masonic Temple, hosts performances and events throughout the year. The city celebrates its heritage through annual traditions like La Festa Italiana in courthouse square and the St.

Learn more about living in Scranton 
Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Attic
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Tennis Court
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 32 min 21.3 mi
Drive: 45 min 28.3 mi
987 Providence Rd is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from University of Scranton. It is also near Marywood University and King's College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
694 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
234 Students
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
1,815 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
965 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
18 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
389 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
666 Students
Nearby
Transportation

987 Providence Rd is near Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International, located 10.4 miles or 18 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International
Drive: 18 min 10.4 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
71 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 987 Providence Rd.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
987 Providence Rd has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Steamtown National Historic Site
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Everhart Museum
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Marywood University Arboretum
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Nay Aug Park
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Montage Mountain
Drive: 20 min 9.2 mi
987 Providence Rd has 5 parks within 9.2 miles, including Steamtown National Historic Site, Everhart Museum, and Marywood University Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
987 Providence Rd has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Regional Hospital of Scranton which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 35 min 24.9 mi
987 Providence Rd is 24.9 miles and a 35 minute drive from Tobyhanna Army Depot.

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