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Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Scranton, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Scranton rent stands today
Scranton, PA rent rose 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $33 more per month on average than last year, despite a 3.6% month-over-month decline from the peak last month.
Compared to national trends
Scranton is 30.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 283 total rentals providing a modest but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Scranton rent for $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,298/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month. Larger units like 4+ bedrooms reach $1,700/month, covering a wide span of bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Scranton, PA, East Mountain rents rose 18.1% year over year to $1,175/month, contrasting with Tripp's Park where rents fell 8.0% to $1,150/month. The citywide market rose 3.9%, so these neighborhoods show divergent local trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Scranton
$1,350/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Scranton is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Scranton
283
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Scranton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Scranton, PA
Average rent prices in Scranton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Scranton, PA
Rent prices in Scranton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Scranton is $1,347, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Scranton run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  10% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,297 | 2% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,397 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Scranton | $1,595 | |
East Mountain | $1,175 | |
Greenridge | $1,312 | |
Hill Section | $1,450 | |
Hyde Park | $1,200 | |
Minooka | $1,362 | |
Pine Brook | $1,300 | |
Providence | $1,225 | |
South Side | $1,222 | |
Tripp's Park | $1,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,347 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,400 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
Hill Section
Average rent
$1,450
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,200
South Side
Average rent
$1,222
Downtown Scranton
Average rent
$1,595
Greenridge
Average rent
$1,312
Tripp's Park
Average rent
$1,150
Providence
Average rent
$1,225
Pine Brook
Average rent
$1,300
East Mountain
Average rent
$1,175
Minooka
Average rent
$1,362
Apartments
Average rent
$1,347
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Scranton, 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.
How does rent in Scranton, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Scranton and Blakely by all bedroom counts and property types.
Scranton
31%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Scranton, PA is 10% lower than the median rent in Blakely, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,500
10%$1,475
7%$1,300
24%$1,300
4%$1,500
1%$1,250
33%$1,250
7%$1,250
4%$1,247
6%$2,250
8%$1,350
30%$1,300
14%Cost of living in Scranton, PA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 38% lower |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Scranton, PA
1d ago
South Side apartment for rent in Scranton
430R Orchard St, Scranton, PA 18505
Studio
0 baths
$450
$399
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hyde Park house for rent in Scranton
1505 Sloan St, Scranton, PA 18504
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
1d ago
539 E Market St, Scranton, PA 18509
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1130/1132 Luzerne Street, Scranton, PA 18504
2 beds
1 bath
$910–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hill Section apartment for rent in Scranton
1201 Mulberry St #A, Scranton, PA 18510
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hill Section apartment for rent in Scranton
1201 Mulberry St #B, Scranton, PA 18510
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Scranton condo for rent in Scranton
509 Bogart Pl #202, Scranton, PA 18503
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Scranton condo for rent in Scranton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,350
Condo for rent
6h ago
119 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
House for rent
Available Jul 6
1d ago
South Side house for rent in Scranton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,295
House for rent
1d ago
South Side house for rent in Scranton
617 Alder Street Rear House, Scranton, PA 18505
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,295
House for rent
Available May 13
1d ago
1634 Capouse Ave, Scranton, PA 18509
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
618 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510
3 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
129 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250 –$1,360
Apartment for rent
1d ago
800 James Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
528 N Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
800 James Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hyde Park apartment for rent in Scranton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Scranton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
19h ago
South Side apartment for rent in Scranton
322 Prospect Ave #4, Scranton, PA 18505
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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Frequently asked questions for Scranton, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Scranton rental market.
How much is rent in Scranton?
The average rent in Scranton is $1,350 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Scranton?
Average rent prices in Scranton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Scranton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Scranton is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Scranton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Scranton are Tripp's Park ($1,150/mo), East Mountain ($1,175/mo), and Hyde Park ($1,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Scranton?
To comfortably afford rent in Scranton, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Scranton?
Scranton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced year-over-year declines, with one-bedrooms down 8.5% and two-bedrooms down 3.0% from 2024.
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).