Cedar Village Apartments and Townhomes
44 Eagle Ct,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
$1,600 - $1,745
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Wilkes-Barre, PA
What is the average rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
$1,272/month
Average Rent
741 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-4.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,272 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $863 per month for a studio, $1,272 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,555 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,829 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.7%, which averages out to $59 less 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 April 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
36%
Below $700/month
16%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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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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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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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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
Because the average rent in Wilkes-Barre is $1,272, you’ll want to make about $4,240 per month or $50,880 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 Wilkes-Barre, PA is 13.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Wilkes-Barre is 41.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $863 - $1,829. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 3.4% more for utilities, and 6.3% more for transportation.
How does Wilkes-Barre, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wilkes-Barre, 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.
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One Bedroom
$1,480/month
$1,480/month
Two Bedroom
$1,709/month
$1,709/month
Three Bedroom
$1,878/month
$1,878/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 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.