Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Luzerne County Community College, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Wilkes-Barre

$1,272/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilkes-Barre is $1,272 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $677 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilkes-Barre

138

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wilkes-Barre rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkes-Barre run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

-

27%

1 bedroom

$962

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,375

-

5%

4 bedroom

$1,695

-

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$962

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

13%

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

1002 Wyoming Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Forty Fort

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 4

Main St 632 N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Main St 632 N

632 N Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

704 Main St #704-5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sugar Notch

704 Main St

704 Main St #704-5, Sugar Notch, PA 18706

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

32 Irving Pl #032-4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilkes-Barre

Irving - 032-4

32 Irving Pl #032-4, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

1 bed

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $1,272 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wilkes-Barre?

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

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

Rent in Wilkes-Barre is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $677 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 $51,000/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).

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