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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Scranton, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 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 $2 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Scranton sits 29.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 219 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Scranton, studios rent for $1,280/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,100/month, and 2-bedrooms sit at $1,275/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands the highest median at $1,845/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
West Mountain rents fell 54.2% year over year to $1,350/month across 23 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.9% rise, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
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 August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Scranton
219
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Scranton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Scranton, PA
Average rent prices in Scranton have remained the same 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Scranton run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,280 |  20% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,845 | 1% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Scranton | $1,650 | |
East Mountain | $1,400 | |
Greenridge | $1,395 | |
Hill Section | $1,479 | |
Hyde Park | $1,200 | |
Pine Brook | $1,300 | |
Providence | $1,300 | |
South Side | $1,200 | |
The Plot | $1,375 | |
Tripp's Park | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,497 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,200
Hill Section
Average rent
$1,479
Greenridge
Average rent
$1,395
South Side
Average rent
$1,200
Downtown Scranton
Average rent
$1,650
Tripp's Park
Average rent
$1,300
Providence
Average rent
$1,300
Pine Brook
Average rent
$1,300
East Mountain
Average rent
$1,400
The Plot
Average rent
$1,375
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
6%
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
30%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Scranton, PA is 6% lower than the median rent in Blakely, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,430
8%$1,575
1%$1,450
15%$1,250
9%$1,250
8%$1,300
2%$1,350
6%$1,250
3%$1,050
3%$2,100
7%$1,447
19%$1,395
7%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
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Scranton
430R Orchard St, Scranton, PA 18505
Studio
0 baths
$399
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
2d ago
1315 Farr St, Scranton, PA 18504
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hyde Park apartment for rent in Scranton
1315 Farr St #2ndFL, Scranton, PA 18504
2 beds
1 bath
$895
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
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
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
529 Bogart Pl #201, Scranton, PA 18503
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Oram St #2, Scranton, PA 18504
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4h ago
South Side apartment for rent in Scranton
1032 Crown Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
3 beds
1 bath
$1,345
Apartment for rent
1d ago
429 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
Studio
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
1d ago
970 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1118 Rock St, Scranton, PA 18504
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Verified
Oram St #2, Scranton, PA 18504
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
618 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510
3 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
800 James Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,400–$1,541
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1118 Rock St, Scranton, PA 18504
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 12
2d ago
800 James Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,400–$1,541
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Hyde Park apartment for rent in Scranton
1102 Jackson St, Scranton, PA 18504
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
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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 August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Scranton?
Average rent prices in Scranton have remained the same 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 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Scranton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Scranton are Hyde Park ($1,200/mo), South Side ($1,200/mo), and Tripp's Park ($1,300/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Scranton average around $1,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,240/month. One-bedrooms rose 5.0% year over year, while two-bedrooms dropped 1.7% from this time last year.
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).