1100 Penn Avenue
1100 Penn Ave,
Scranton, PA 18509
$1,425 - $2,800
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Scranton, PA
What is the average rent in Scranton, PA?
$1,291/month
Average Rent
772 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Scranton, PA is $1,291 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Scranton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Scranton, you can expect to pay about $1,217 per month for a studio, $1,291 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,538 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,239 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Scranton, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $10 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Scranton, PA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
16%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
30%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scranton?
Based on current rent prices, Scranton Town, Hill Section and East Mountain are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scranton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scranton?
Based on current rent prices, Greenridge, Pine Brook and Downtown Scranton are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scranton.
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Which Scranton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Scranton with the most apartments available are Pine Brook, Hill Section and Greenridge .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scranton, PA?
Because the average rent in Scranton is $1,291, you’ll want to make about $4,303 per month or $51,636 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Scranton, PA is 10.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Scranton is 36.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,217 - $1,538. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 2.6% more for utilities, and 2.0% more for transportation.
How does Scranton, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Scranton, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,427/month
One Bedroom
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$1,404/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,573/month
Three Bedroom
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$810/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.