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Rental Market Trends in Scranton, PA

What is the average rent in Scranton, PA?

$1,316/month

Average Rent

782 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Scranton, PA is $1,316 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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 $1,189 per month for a studio, $1,316 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,621 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,230 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,189/month
557 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,316/month
782 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,621/month
943 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,230/month
1,218 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,197/month
838 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,693/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,386/month
2,076 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,234/month
725 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Scranton, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $7 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 September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Scranton, PA
Last Updated September 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Scranton, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
22% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Scranton Town
$1,089/month
708 Sq Ft
Hill Section
$1,256/month
699 Sq Ft
East Mountain
$1,564/month
736 Sq Ft
Greenridge
$1,613/month
761 Sq Ft
Downtown Scranton
$1,737/month
874 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,796/month
789 Sq Ft
Pine Brook
$1,797/month
755 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scranton?

Based on current rent prices, Pine Brook, Providence and Downtown Scranton are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scranton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pine Brook
$1,797/month
755 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,796/month
789 Sq Ft
Downtown Scranton
$1,737/month
874 Sq Ft
Greenridge
$1,613/month
761 Sq Ft
East Mountain
$1,564/month
736 Sq Ft
Hill Section
$1,256/month
699 Sq Ft
Scranton Town
$1,089/month
708 Sq Ft

Which Scranton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Scranton with the most apartments available are Greenridge, Pine Brook and Hill Section .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenridge
$1,613/month
761 Sq Ft
Pine Brook
$1,797/month
755 Sq Ft
Hill Section
$1,256/month
699 Sq Ft
Downtown Scranton
$1,737/month
874 Sq Ft
East Mountain
$1,564/month
736 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,796/month
789 Sq Ft
Scranton Town
$1,089/month
708 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scranton, PA?

Because the average rent in Scranton is $1,316, you’ll want to make about $4,386 per month or $52,632 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 9.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Scranton is 33.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,189 - $1,621. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 2.5% more for utilities, and 7.2% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Scranton Town

Scranton, PA

Pine Brook

Scranton, PA

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,091/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,063/month
Three Bedroom
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$705/month
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108 Summit Pointe Dr,
Scranton, PA 18508

$1,405 - $2,835

1-3 Beds

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Oakmont Park Apartments

7 Laurel Dr,
Scranton, PA 18505

$1,235 - $1,350

1-2 Beds

Lace Village

Lace Village

1315 Meylert Ave,
Scranton, PA 18509

$2,850 - $3,300

2-3 Beds

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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