517 Genet St
517 Genet St,
Scranton, PA 18505
$1,200
2 Beds
South Side
Scranton, PA
South Side - Scranton, PA Area Guide
Just south of Downtown Scranton, the residents of South Side have easy access to the city center from their apartments and single-family homes for rent. The neighborhood takes pride in its hundreds of shade trees and proximity to East Mountain and Scranton Lake, where a three-mile jogging trail allows respite from city life. The South Side Farmers Market keeps humming all year long, moving to an outdoor location for spring and summer. Montage Mountain, just southeast of the city, provides skiing during the wintertime. When you crave a special treat, you’ll want to head straight over to Manning Farm Dairy. Here, creamy, homemade ice cream and fresh dairy products keep locals coming back for more.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in South Side is $1,429 for one bedroom, $1,301 for two bedrooms, and $962 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Side has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
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1 BR
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825 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,429/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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966 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,301/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,300 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$962/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Side - Scranton, PA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
73
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Somewhat Bikeable
40
/ 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
Parks and Recreation
- Steamtown National Historic Site
- Everhart Museum
- Nay Aug Park
- 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.