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Highlights

  • Comfortable living space
  • Open-concept layout
  • Washer and dryer included
  • Newly remodeled
  • Modern finishes throughout
  • Off street parking in rear

Location

178 S Sherman St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702, USA|Wilkes-Barre
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Management

Luxe Homes Real Estate LLC

Leasing office

(844) 243-9656 ext. 1318

Property Overview

178 South Sherman Street offers a comfortable, newly remodeled living space with an open-concept layout, modern finishes throughout, in-unit washer and dryer, and off-street parking in the rear. With strong expert scores for overall quality, location, amenities, and value, it provides convenient access to highly rated nearby schools, grocery options, and a dense cluster of restaurants, making it appealing for those seeking an active social scene in a lively, walkable neighborhood.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 178 South Sherman Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 178 South Sherman Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

178 South Sherman Street - 13 bed1 bath670 sqft$1,500 /moSpacious and nicely updated half double featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This home offers a great open-concept layout with a bright and inviting living and dining area. Newly remodeled with modern finishes throughout. Washer and dryer included. A perfect rental with comfortable living space and a convenient layout. Off street parking in rear.

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About 178 South Sherman Street

HomeApartments in Wilkes-BarreWilkes-Barre 178 South Sherman Street

Spacious and nicely updated half double featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This home offers a great open-concept layout with a bright and inviting living and dining area. Newly remodeled with modern finishes throughout. Washer and dryer included. A perfect rental with comfortable living space and a convenient layout. Off street parking in rear.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 178 South Sherman Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 178 South Sherman Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 178 South Sherman Street
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
178 South Sherman Street stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 178 South Sherman Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
178 South Sherman Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 178 South Sherman Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
178 South Sherman Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

178 South Sherman Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 140 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 178 South Sherman Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in Wilkes-Barre

3-bedroom apartments at 178 South Sherman Street cost about 7% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Wilkes-Barre.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Wilkes-Barre
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,300
June 2024$1,310
July 2024$1,243
August 2024$1,310
September 2024$1,112
October 2024$1,237
November 2024$1,240
December 2024$1,325
January 2025$1,437
February 2025$1,400
March 2025$1,300
April 2025$1,400
May 2025$1,425
June 2025$1,350
July 2025$1,250
August 2025$1,232
September 2025$1,362
October 2025$1,392
November 2025$1,265
December 2025$1,265
January 2026$1,250
February 2026$1,271
March 2026$1,272
April 2026$1,350
May 2026$1,500
A table of studio rental data trends in Wilkes-Barre
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,275
June 2024$1,295
July 2024$1,206
August 2024$1,300
September 2024$1,100
October 2024$1,218
November 2024$1,210
December 2024$1,325
January 2025$1,437
February 2025$1,400
March 2025$1,295
April 2025$1,400
May 2025$1,425
June 2025$1,350
July 2025$1,250
August 2025$1,232
September 2025$1,362
October 2025$1,392
November 2025$1,265
December 2025$1,265
January 2026$1,250
February 2026$1,271
March 2026$1,272
April 2026$1,350
May 2026$1,500

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$60,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $60,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,500.
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Schools near 178 South Sherman Street

Heights Murray Elementary School

1 s sherman st

wilkes barre, PA, 18702

K-5Public
C-

Lyndwood Elementary School

2 collet st

hanover township, PA, 18706

PK, 6Public
C-

Kennedy Early Childhood Center

513 kosciuszko st

nanticoke, PA, 18634

PK, K-2Public
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Getting around Wilkes Barre near 178 S Sherman St

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

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 178 S Sherman St, Wilkes Barre

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-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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