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438 Penn Ave
438 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$1,650–$2,200
Beds1–2
Baths1–2
Sqft825–915
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Sophisticated design and modern amenities are complemented by detailed visual insight, with 200 photos available to explore the space thoroughly. Convenient proximity to top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools within about half a mile adds strong educational accessibility to the appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Highlights

  • sophisticated design
  • modern amenities

Units

438 Penn Ave Scranton, PA

Available

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,650

Listed on 07/15/2025
Listed by Leah Gianacopoulos
Days on market: 286
Property Status: Active Be the first to live in this beautiful new downtown apartment building. Closing to everything in the downtown area. The heart of the bustling city! Nestled in the vibrant downtown area, this luxury rental apartment offers a refined urban lifestyle with unparalleled convenience. Boasting sophisticated design, modern amenities, and proximity to everything the city has to offer, this residence redefines luxury living. Schedule your tour today and prepare to elevate your urban lifestyle to new heights! Office Phone: (570) 587-9999 Copyright © 2026 Greater Scranton Board of Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Available

1 Bed, 2 Baths

1 Bed

2 Baths

$1,650

Listed on 07/11/2024
Listed by Leah Gianacopoulos
Days on market: 654
Be the first to live in this beautiful new downtown apartment building. Closing to everything in the downtown area. The heart of the bustling city! Nestled in the vibrant downtown area, this luxury rental apartment offers a refined urban lifestyle with unparalleled convenience. Boasting sophisticated design, modern amenities, and proximity to everything the city has to offer, this residence redefines luxury living. Schedule your tour today and prepare to elevate your urban lifestyle to new heights!

Available

2 Beds, 2 Baths

2 Beds

2 Baths

$1,750

Listed on 01/08/2025
Listed by Leah Gianacopoulos
Days on market: 473
Be the first to live in this beautiful new downtown apartment building. Closing to everything in the downtown area. The heart of the bustling city! Nestled in the vibrant downtown area, this luxury rental apartment offers a refined urban lifestyle with unparalleled convenience. Boasting sophisticated design, modern amenities, and proximity to everything the city has to offer, this residence redefines luxury living. Schedule your tour today and prepare to elevate your urban lifestyle to new heights!

Available

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,200

Listed on 06/11/2025
Listed by Leah Gianacopoulos
Days on market: 320
Be the first to live in this beautiful new downtown apartment building. Closing to everything in the downtown area. The heart of the bustling city! Nestled in the vibrant downtown area, this luxury rental apartment offers a refined urban lifestyle with unparalleled convenience. Boasting sophisticated design, modern amenities, and proximity to everything the city has to offer, this residence redefines luxury living. Schedule your tour today and prepare to elevate your urban lifestyle to new heights!

Amenities for 438 Penn Ave

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Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Dishwasher

Policies at 438 Penn Ave

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About 438 Penn Ave

HomeApartments in Scranton 438 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Visit 438 Penn Ave in the heart of Downtown Scranton, where refined urban living meets modern luxury. This intimate 4-unit property offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, ranging from 825 to 915 square feet. Each unit boasts sophisticated design and comes equipped with desirable amenities like a dishwasher and beautiful hardwood floors. Enjoy the best of city living in a vibrant downtown area, with easy access to all Scranton has to offer. As a resident, you'll appreciate the long-term rental options and upscale atmosphere. With only a few units to choose from, don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate in refined urban living.

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Address details

Units4
Units available4
Neighborhood
City
Zip code18503

438 Penn Ave is great for:

Social life

  • 160 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 285 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 67 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 438 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Scranton

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 5% higher than 1-bedrooms in Downtown Scranton.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 438 Penn Ave to be 7% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Downtown Scranton.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Downtown Scranton
Scranton
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Scranton
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,298
June 2024$1,029
July 2024$987
August 2024$1,165
September 2024$1,112
October 2024$1,103
November 2024$1,065
December 2024$1,077
January 2025$1,102
February 2025$1,137
March 2025$1,241
April 2025$1,149
May 2025$1,050
June 2025$1,012
July 2025$1,005
August 2025$1,028
September 2025$1,010
October 2025$1,000
November 2025$1,000
December 2025$1,087
January 2026$1,221
February 2026$1,121
March 2026$1,238
April 2026$1,447
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown Scranton
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,418
June 2024$1,499
July 2024$1,495
August 2024$1,502
September 2024$1,495
October 2024$1,426
November 2024$1,439
December 2024$1,450
January 2025$1,486
February 2025$1,503
March 2025$1,544
April 2025$1,513
May 2025$1,483
June 2025$1,445
July 2025$1,519
August 2025$1,568
September 2025$1,641
October 2025$1,690
November 2025$1,649
December 2025$1,618
January 2026$1,592
February 2026$1,550
March 2026$1,516
April 2026$1,587

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$66,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,650.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 438 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA.
3 months ago$1,6001 bed1 bath
3 months ago$2,0001 bed1 bath
3 months ago$1,7001 bed1 bath
3 months ago$2,2002 bed1 bath
3 months ago$2,2002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,9502 bed2 bath
1 year ago$1,6501 bed2 bath
1 year ago$1,6501 bed2 bath
1 year ago$2,0002 bed2 bath

Schools near 438 Penn Ave

John Adams Elementary School

927 capouse ave

scranton, PA, 18509

PK, K-4Public
C-

Tunkhannock Area Primary Center

99 digger dr

tunkhannock, PA, 18657

K-2Public

Lyndwood Elementary School

2 collet st

hanover township, PA, 18706

PK, 6Public
C-
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Getting around Scranton near 438 Penn Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 438 Penn Ave, Scranton

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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