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Rental Market Trends in Scranton, PA

What is the average rent in Scranton, PA?

$1,345/month

Average Rent

770 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Scranton, PA is $1,345 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,251 per month for a studio, $1,345 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,548 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,261 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,251/month
559 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,345/month
770 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,548/month
968 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,261/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$934/month
257 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,277/month
710 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,590/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,320/month
2,067 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,120/month
663 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,392/month
912 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 3.3%, which averages out to $44 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Scranton, PA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Scranton, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% 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
$1,121/month
713 Sq Ft
Hill Section
$1,274/month
770 Sq Ft
East Mountain
$1,506/month
832 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,528/month
787 Sq Ft
Pine Brook
$1,761/month
771 Sq Ft
Greenridge
$1,815/month
737 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scranton?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenridge
$1,815/month
737 Sq Ft
Pine Brook
$1,761/month
771 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,528/month
787 Sq Ft
East Mountain
$1,506/month
832 Sq Ft
Hill Section
$1,274/month
770 Sq Ft
Scranton Town
$1,121/month
713 Sq Ft

Which Scranton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hill Section
$1,274/month
770 Sq Ft
Scranton Town
$1,121/month
713 Sq Ft
Pine Brook
$1,761/month
771 Sq Ft
East Mountain
$1,506/month
832 Sq Ft
Greenridge
$1,815/month
737 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,528/month
787 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 $1,345, you’ll want to make about $4,483 per month or $53,796 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 10.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Scranton is 37.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,251 - $1,548. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 3.4% more for utilities, and 1.1% more for transportation.

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How does Scranton, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Scranton Town

Scranton, PA

Greenridge

Scranton, PA

Studio
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$1,427/month
One Bedroom
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$1,599/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,580/month
Three Bedroom
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$813/month
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1100 Penn Avenue

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Scranton, PA 18505

$1,235 - $1,350

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Summit Pointe Apartment Homes

108 Summit Pointe Dr,
Scranton, PA 18508

$1,355 - $3,585

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Lofts at the Mill

800 James Ave,
Scranton, PA 18510

$1,411 - $2,000

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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