Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Luzerne County Community College, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Wilkes-Barre

$1,250/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilkes-Barre is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilkes-Barre

113

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wilkes-Barre rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Luzerne County Community College, PA

Average rent prices in Wilkes-Barre have decreased by 2% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Luzerne County Community College, PA

Rent prices in Wilkes-Barre vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilkes-Barre is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkes-Barre run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

-

1 bedroom

$995

-

29%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

26%

3 bedroom

$1,350

-

2%

4 bedroom

$1,675

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

The table above reflects average rent prices in Luzerne County Community College, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Luzerne County Community College, PA

69 Old River Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilkes-Barre

69 Old River Road - 4

69 Old River Rd #4, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

2 beds

1 bath

$950

268 Cragle Hill Rd #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shickshinny

2 Bedroom Country living (Hunlock Creek Twp) Shickshinny, PA - $975/mo

268 Cragle Hill Rd #6, Shickshinny, PA 18655

2 beds

1 bath

$975

141 Short Street - Photo 1 of 1

23m ago

8.3

Very good

141 Short Street

141 Short St, Edwardsville, PA 18704

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

228 New Mallory Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

228 New Mallory Place

228 New Mallery Pl, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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Frequently asked questions for Luzerne County Community College, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Wilkes-Barre rental market.

How much is rent in Wilkes-Barre?

The average rent in Wilkes-Barre is $1,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wilkes-Barre?

Average rent prices in Wilkes-Barre have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Wilkes-Barre rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wilkes-Barre is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilkes-Barre?

To comfortably afford rent in Wilkes-Barre, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

334 N Main Street