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Scranton, PA 18508
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Rental Market Trends in Scranton, PA
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Scranton, PA is $1,337/month.
Rent in Scranton is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,337/month
Average Rent
769 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.6%
Change / Year
325
Available Apartments
Scranton rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Scranton average $1,234 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Scranton average $1,337 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Scranton average $1,605 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Scranton average $1,276 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Scranton, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Scranton, PA
August 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
15%
Below $700/month
18%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scranton?
Based on current rent prices, Hill Section, East Mountain and Greenridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scranton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scranton?
Based on current rent prices, Pine Brook, Greenridge and East Mountain 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 Hill Section, Greenridge and East Mountain .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scranton, PA?
Because the average rent in Scranton is $1,337, you’ll want to make about $4,456 per month or $53,472 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 10.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Scranton is 38.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,234 - $1,605. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 4.1% 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.
View the Scranton Area GuideStudio
$1,361/month
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One Bedroom
$1,327/month
$1,166/month
Two Bedroom
$1,378/month
$1,051/month
Three Bedroom
$1,954/month
$661/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Scranton?
The average rent in Scranton is $1,337 per month, which is 19.7% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Scranton?
The average rent for a house in Scranton, PA is $1,656 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Scranton?
Rents in Scranton, PA are increasing, with prices up 1.6% year-over-year and $22 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Scranton?
In Scranton, PA, 33% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.