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Highlights

  • Pedestrian-friendly
  • Vibrant city lifestyle

Location

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

2-4 South Empire Street earns a strong overall rating, with standout marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting a well-rounded option for renters. Its pedestrian-friendly setting and vibrant city lifestyle add to its appeal, while the nearby top-rated elementary school is a convenient bonus.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 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

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath850 sqftSituated just minutes from major local highways, making trips around Luzerne County effortless. Nestled in the heart of Wilkes-Barre, offering a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly city lifestyle. Walk to neighborhood shopping, dining, and public transportation.
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath755 sqftSituated just minutes from major local highways, making trips around Luzerne County effortless. Nestled in the heart of Wilkes-Barre, offering a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly city lifestyle. Walk to neighborhood shopping, dining, and public transportation.

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Amenities for 2-4 South Empire Street

Appliances

Electric HeatRange
Refrigerator

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

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Units2

About 2-4 South Empire Street

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

Situated just minutes from major local highways, making trips around Luzerne County effortless. Nestled in the heart of Wilkes-Barre, offering a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly city lifestyle. Walk to neighborhood shopping, dining, and public transportation.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 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·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.
2-4 South Empire 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.

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 miles away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.7 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2.1 miles away

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Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Wilkes-Barre
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MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,237
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
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MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,200
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

Schools near 2-4 South Empire Street

Heights Murray Elementary School

1 s sherman st

wilkes barre, PA, 18702

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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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