Average Rent in Scranton, PA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Scranton, PA

Average rent prices in Scranton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Scranton run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.


Studio	$2,300	1%	81%
1 bedroom	$1,125	1%	5%
2 bedroom	$1,250	No Change	1%
3 bedroom	$1,400	2%	4%
4 bedroom	$1,850	1%	16%

		Listings
Downtown Scranton	$1,695
East Mountain	$1,425
Greenridge	$1,390
Hill Section	$1,437
Hyde Park	$1,200
Pine Brook	$1,360
Providence	$1,175
South Side	$1,275
The Plot	$1,400
Tripp's Park	$1,350


Apartments	$1,325	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,375	No Change	No Change
Houses	$1,500	8%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

Last year

81%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

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.

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

Median rent price$1,350

29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350

29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Scranton, PA is equal to the median rent in Blakely, PA.

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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	39% lower
Transportation	No difference
Utilities	5% higher

Discover rentals in Scranton, PA

5d+ ago

Hyde Park house for rent in Scranton

Single Family Residence - Scranton, PA

1505 Sloan St, Scranton, PA 18504

2 beds

1 bath

$800

5d+ ago

Tripp's Park apartment for rent in Scranton

Residential Lease, Scranton, PA

1403 N Sumner Ave #2ndFL, Scranton, PA 18508

2 beds

1 bath

$895

5d+ ago

Keyser Valley apartment for rent in Scranton

Residential Rental, Scranton, PA

2233 Jackson St #3, Scranton, PA 18504

2 beds

1 bath

$900

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1509 Price Street

1509 Price St, Scranton, PA 18504

2 beds

1 bath

$945

5d+ ago

Greenridge apartment for rent in Scranton

1820 Sanderson Ave #4, Scranton, PA 18509

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

$975

Price drop

5d+ ago

Greenridge condo for rent in Scranton

1820 Sanderson Ave #1, Scranton, PA 18509

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

$975

Price drop

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Scranton

532 Alder St #3, Scranton, PA 18505

2 beds

1 bath

$995

4d ago

7.3

Very good

446 Quincy Ave

446 Quincy Ave, Scranton, PA 18510

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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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 September 26, 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 1% since last year.

How does Scranton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Scranton is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Scranton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Scranton are Providence ($1,175/mo), Hyde Park ($1,200/mo), and South Side ($1,275/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?

July offers the best rental deals in Scranton with prices roughly 5% lower than March, which sees the highest rents and most competition. December experiences the least competition with lower overall demand, making it another favorable time for apartment hunting.

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).