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Rental Market Trends in Wilkes-Barre, PA

What is the average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA?

$1,228/month

Average Rent

745 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA is $1,228 per month. This is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Wilkes Barre more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wilkes Barre, you can expect to pay about $833 per month for a studio, $1,228 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,474 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,737 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$833/month
421 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,228/month
745 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,474/month
939 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,737/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,779/month
1,629 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wilkes Barre, 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.
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Rent Ranges in Wilkes Barre, PA
Last Updated July 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wilkes Barre, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
35% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilkes Barre?

Based on current rent prices, Wilkes-Barre Township is the most affordable neighborhood in Wilkes Barre.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wilkes-Barre Township
$1,571/month
768 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilkes Barre?

Based on current rent prices, Wilkes-Barre Township is the most expensive neighborhood in Wilkes Barre.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wilkes-Barre Township
$1,571/month
768 Sq Ft

Which Wilkes Barre neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Wilkes Barre with the most apartments available is Wilkes-Barre Township .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wilkes-Barre Township
$1,571/month
768 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Wilkes Barre is $1,228, you’ll want to make about $4,093 per month or $49,116 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.

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Apartment Averages

Wilkes-Barre Township

Wilkes Barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre Township

Wilkes Barre, PA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,396/month
$1,396/month
Two Bedroom
$1,613/month
$1,613/month
Three Bedroom
$1,850/month
$1,850/month
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† 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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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