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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Private entrance
  • All new appliances
  • Laundry room
  • Updated kitchen
  • W/s, gas cooking

Location

2 S Empire St Apt 2r, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702, USA|Wilkes-Barre
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Management

Axel Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(610) 424-3744

Property Overview

2-4 South Empire Street offers strong value with an 8.6/10 Zumper Expert Rating, highlighted by top marks for price, amenities, and location. It also stands out for off-street parking, a private entrance, all new appliances, a laundry room, an updated kitchen, and w/s gas cooking, along with strong value-for-money and value-per-square-foot comparisons.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 2-4 South Empire Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2-4 South Empire 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath755+ sqft$1,150–$1,250 /mo2 units availableWelcome to 2-4 South Empire Street in Wilkes-Barre! This newly updated 2BR,1BA Apartment home features a private entrance with all-new vinyle flooring and paint throughout. The updated kitchen includes all new appliances, countertops, and a laundry room. The resident is responsible for W/S, gas cooking and Electric Heat. The property is located on nice Corner Lot with off-street parking near all major highways and near local shopping, entertainment, and transportation. Call to schedule a tour today! MUST SEE!

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Amenities for 2-4 South Empire Street

Apartment Amenities

Washer/Dryer Hookups

Appliances

Electric HeatGas Range
In-Unit LaundryRange
Refrigerator

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About 2-4 South Empire Street

HomeApartments in Wilkes-BarreWilkes-Barre 2-4 South Empire Street

Welcome to 2-4 South Empire Street in Wilkes-Barre! This newly updated 2BR,1BA Apartment home features a private entrance with all-new vinyle flooring and paint throughout. The updated kitchen includes all new appliances, countertops, and a laundry room. The resident is responsible for W/S, gas cooking and Electric Heat. The property is located on nice Corner Lot with off-street parking near all major highways and near local shopping, entertainment, and transportation. Call to schedule a tour today! MUST SEE!


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 2-4 South Empire Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2-4 South Empire 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 2-4 South Empire Street
Price·10A 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.
2-4 South Empire Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
2-4 South Empire Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including off-street parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 2-4 South Empire Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
2-4 South Empire 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 2-4 South Empire 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·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

2-4 South Empire Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 110 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 2-4 South Empire Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 130 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Wilkes-Barre

2-bedroom apartments at 2-4 South Empire Street cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Wilkes-Barre.

Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Wilkes-Barre
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A table of studio rental data trends in Wilkes-Barre
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,410
June 2026$1,237
July 2026$1,000
A table of studio rental data trends in Wilkes-Barre
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,410
June 2026$1,237
July 2026$1,000

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 2 S Empire St Apt 2r?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$46,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,150.
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Schools near 2-4 South Empire 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

Penn-Kidder Campus

2850 state route 903

albrightsville, PA, 18210

PK, K-8Public
C+
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Neighborhood

Wilkes-Barre | Wilkes-Barre, PA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Wilkes Barre near 2 S Empire St Apt 2r

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

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

Points of interest for 2 S Empire St Apt 2r, Wilkes Barre

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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