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- Heat and water included
- Furnished one-bedroom apartment
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987 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA 18508, USA|The Plot
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Amenities for 987 Providence Rd, The Plot
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| 2 Floors | Furnished |
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| Outdoor Space |
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| Three Rooms |
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About 987 Providence Rd
Property Status: Active Sometimes the search for an apartment becomes more complicated than the apartment itself. Too many listings trying too hard. Too many details that sound important until move-in day arrives and ordinary life begins. Then there are places that make their purpose clear.987 Providence Road offers a furnished, one-bedroom, bottom-floor apartment in Scranton. Heat and water are included in the rent, leaving the tenant responsible for electric only. The apartment also includes access to a backyard, creating a little breathing room beyond the walls of the unit. The arrangement is straightforward. The furniture is already in place. Two major utilities are already handled. The apartment sits on the bottom floor. Much of what normally makes moving expensive, heavy, and inconvenient has already been reduced. That matters. As you read this, imagine arriving with fewer boxes and fewer purchases still waiting to be made. Picture stepping into a space that already has the basic pieces of daily life in position. A place to sit. A place to sleep. Rooms that are ready to be used rather than assembled from scratch. There is a quiet usefulness to that. The backyard adds another layer to the apartment. A little outdoor space for fresh air, a chair in the sun, or simply a change of scenery at the end of the day. Nothing oversized. Nothing theatrical. Just useful space attached to a practical home. And practicality has its own kind of strength. Heat is covered when the Scranton winter settles in. Water is covered throughout the year. The tenant pays electric, making the monthly responsibilities easier to understand and plan around. The apartment does not ask for elaborate explanations. It stands on clear terms and a simple arrangement. When the picture feels complete, reach out with your questions or schedule a private showing of 987 Providence Road. Office Phone: (570) 818-5040 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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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 987 Providence Rd compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
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Address details
| Neighborhood | The Plot |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 18508 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in The Plot
1-bedroom apartments at 987 Providence Rd cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Scranton.
Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Scranton
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 2026 | $1,412 |
| June 2026 | $1,341 |
| July 2026 | $1,305 |
| August 2026 | $1,110 |
| September 2026 | $1,150 |
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1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 987 Providence Rd
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center
99 digger dr
tunkhannock, PA, 18657
K-2Public
Tunkhannock Area Intermediate School
200 franklin ave
tunkhannock, PA, 18657
3-6Public
C+
Lyndwood Elementary School
2 collet st
hanover township, PA, 18706
PK, 6Public
C-
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Neighborhood
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Getting around Scranton near 987 Providence Rd
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
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 987 Providence Rd, Scranton
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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