Clay Commons
520 Clay Ave,
Scranton, PA 18510
$775 - $2,180
1-4 Beds
Hill Section
Scranton, PA
Hill Section - Scranton, PA Area Guide
A historic Scranton neighborhood surrounded by nature
Park-Like
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Historic
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Charming
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Community
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Walkable
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The Hill Section neighborhood surrounds the University of Scranton with historic Tudor Revival-style homes dating back to the turn of the 20th century. Living in this walkable neighborhood puts you near the center of Scranton's busy commercial district. The Hill Section maintains connection to its past through events at the Lackawanna Historical Society, such as the Historic Hill House Tour. Locals wishing to escape city life don't have to go far, because Nay Aug Park is a short walk away from their apartment. This national, natural landmark features activities for the entire family, including hiking trails and swimming pools.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Hill Section is $1,352 for a studio, $1,306 for one bedroom, $1,294 for two bedrooms, and $2,002 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hill Section has increased by 10.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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576 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,352/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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813 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,306/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,099 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,294/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,295 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,002/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hill Section - Scranton, PA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
76
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Somewhat Bikeable
43
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Everhart Museum
- Nay Aug Park
- Steamtown National Historic Site
- Marywood University Arboretum
- Montage Mountain
Military Bases
Airports
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.