1100 Penn Avenue
1100 Penn Ave,
Scranton, PA 18509
$1,425 - $2,800
Studio - 2 Beds
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA
University of Scranton - Scranton, PA Area Guide
A prestigious Jesuit institution at the heart of the Electric City
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Catholic
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Jesuit
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Christian
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Historic
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Research
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The University of Scranton has been a fixture in its namesake city for well over a century, tracing its roots back to 1888. Enrolling around 6,000 students overall, U of S is highly regarded as one of the top regional universities in the North, earning particular recognition from U.S. News & World Report for being one of the best colleges for veterans and one of the best value schools. In addition to more traditional core curriculum and research opportunities, the university offers a program in Special Jesuit Liberal Arts, reflecting the school’s Catholic foundation.
The campus occupies a prime position in Downtown Scranton, just a couple of blocks from the Lackawanna County Courthouse Square at the center of the city. Living near the university puts you within walking distance of much of the city’s finest shopping, dining, nightlife, and entertainment, all set against a timeless historic backdrop. The popular Nay Aug Park is close by as well, providing a terrific venue for enjoying the outdoors without leaving town. Best of all, rental rates near U of S tend to be rather affordable, making it practical to live a walkable lifestyle in the heart of the city without breaking the bank.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Scranton, PA is $1,249 for a studio, $1,343 for one bedroom, $1,542 for two bedrooms, and $1,252 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scranton has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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559 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,249/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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770 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,343/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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968 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,542/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,232 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,252/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Scranton - Scranton, PA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Scranton - Scranton, PA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
University of Scranton - Scranton, PA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Scranton - Scranton, PA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
348 Students
Public
Grades K-5
428 Students
South Scranton Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-8
790 Students
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades K-5
320 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,710 Students
South Scranton Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-8
790 Students
HOWARD GARDNER MULTIPLE INTELL
Public
Grades K-8
318 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
965 Students
Public
Grades K-8
862 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,710 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,401 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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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