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Highlights

  • Laundry hookups
  • Convenient location
  • Modern flooring
  • Easy access

Location

538 Birch St #3, Scranton, PA 18505, USA|South Side

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Contact

Steve M. Rignanesi

Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton

(844) 326-3860 ext. 6377

Property Overview

Featuring modern flooring and laundry hookups, this apartment offers contemporary living with easy access to local amenities. Its convenient location enhances daily commutes and local engagement. Ideal for those seeking practicality and comfort, it provides a balanced lifestyle within a vibrant community.

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

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • Images available

Great for

  • Social life

Amenities for 538 Birch St #3, South Side

Building

Onsite LaundrySix Units in Building

Other

Four Rooms
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About 538 Birch St #3

HomeApartments in ScrantonSouth Side 538 Birch St #3, Scranton, PA 18505, USA

Property Status: Active Welcome home to this delightful and beautifully refreshed 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment that perfectly blends comfort and convenience!This unit has been lovingly updated with brand new, modern flooring installed throughout and a fresh coat of paint in a neutral, welcoming palette, making it bright, clean, and move-in ready.You'll love the location! Not only is the apartment situated right up the hill from Italo's, a local favorite known for its delicious Mexican cuisine, but it also offers easy access to I-81, making your commute simple and quick.Inside, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms and the convenience of laundry hookups available in the clean, easily accessible basement, saving you trips to the laundromat. Office Phone: (570) 362-3190 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.


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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 538 Birch St #3 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 69 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

Address details

NeighborhoodSouth Side
Zip code18505
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in South Side

2-bedroom apartments at 538 Birch St #3 cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Scranton.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
South Side
Scranton
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Scranton
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,282
September 2024$1,253
October 2024$1,231
November 2024$1,244
December 2024$1,265
January 2025$1,262
February 2025$1,250
March 2025$1,240
April 2025$1,200
May 2025$1,200
June 2025$1,200
July 2025$1,210
August 2025$1,217
September 2025$1,200
October 2025$1,200
November 2025$1,240
December 2025$1,244
January 2026$1,203
February 2026$1,209
March 2026$1,228
April 2026$1,250
May 2026$1,250
June 2026$1,255
July 2026$1,256
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in South Side
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,360
September 2024$1,290
October 2024$1,133
November 2024$1,160
December 2024$1,200
January 2025$1,187
February 2025$1,131
March 2025$1,168
April 2025$1,150
May 2025$1,199
June 2025$1,187
July 2025$1,202
August 2025$1,172
September 2025$1,150
October 2025$1,175
November 2025$1,190
December 2025$1,131
January 2026$1,153
February 2026$1,225
March 2026$1,200
April 2026$1,200
May 2026$1,220
June 2026$1,243
July 2026$1,200

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 538 Birch St #3?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,200.
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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 538 Birch St, Scranton, PA.
Last month$1,250

Schools near 538 Birch St #3

McNichols Plaza Elementary School

1111 s irving ave

scranton, PA, 18505

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-

Tunkhannock Area Intermediate School

200 franklin ave

tunkhannock, PA, 18657

3-6Public
C+
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Getting around Scranton near 538 Birch St #3

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

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

Points of interest for 538 Birch St #3, Scranton

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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