Lofts at the Mill
800 James Ave,
Scranton, PA 18510
$1,375 - $2,008
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
Hill Section Scranton, PA
A historic Scranton neighborhood surrounded by nature
Park-Like
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Historic
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Charming
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hill Section is $1,360 for a studio, $1,262 for one bedroom, $1,331 for two bedrooms, and $2,003 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hill Section has increased by 6.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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576 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,360/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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813 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,262/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,099 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,331/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,295 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,003/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hill Section - Scranton, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Hill Section - Scranton, PA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Hill Section - Scranton, PA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Hill Section - Scranton, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Top Apartments in Hill Section
Houses for Rent in Hill Section
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.