Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 29, 2026

Average rent in
Scranton, PA

Last updated on March 29, 2026

Last updated on March 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Scranton, PA is $1,350. This is -29%, or $559, lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

278

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Scranton, PA is $1,350. This is -29%, or $559, lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
69%
27%
3%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Scranton, PA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Scranton, PA have increased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Scranton, PA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Scranton, PA is $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Scranton, PA costs about $1,350 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Scranton, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,525.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,325

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$1,700

2%

16%

Studio

$1,411

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,411

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

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.

Compare rent prices in Scranton, PA to other cities

Median rent prices in Scranton, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Blakely, PA.

Scranton

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

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.

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Cost of living in
Scranton, PA

The overall cost of living in Scranton, PA is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

No difference

Groceries

1% lower

Health

16% lower

Housing

32% lower

Transportation

7% higher

Utilities

2% higher

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1505 Sloan St - Photo 1 of 1

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1505 Sloan St, Scranton, PA 18504

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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1334 Dartmouth St, Scranton, PA 18504

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1 bath

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East Mountain apartment for rent in Scranton

1019 Bunker Hill Street - 2nd fl Left

1019 Bunker Hill St, Scranton, PA 18510

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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5d+ ago

East Mountain apartment for rent in Scranton

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1 bath

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5d+ ago

Greenridge house for rent in Scranton

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1 bath

$1,000

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Available Mar 1

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5d+ ago

Greenridge condo for rent in Scranton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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Available Mar 1