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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Wilkes Barre rent stands today
Wilkes Barre, PA rent rose 12.5% year over year to a current median of $1,350/month. Renters are paying $73 more per month on average than last year, with rents sitting just 3.8% below the peak seen in January 2025.
Compared to national trends
Wilkes Barre is 30.4% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value. The city offers a total of 60 rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Wilkes Barre rent for about $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,395/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,700/month. The studio rent of $900/month represents the lower end of the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Wilkes Barre
$1,350/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilkes Barre is $1,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $590 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilkes Barre
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wilkes Barre rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average rent prices in Wilkes Barre have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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
Wilkes-Barre, 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 $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkes Barre run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 |  4% | 40% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wilkes Barre | $1,275 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,422 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,425 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $855 | 30% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
Wilkes Barre
Average rent
$1,275
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,422
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$855
Last 30 days
30%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes Barre, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wilkes Barre and Blakely by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wilkes Barre
30%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilkes Barre, PA is 10% lower than the median rent in Blakely, PA.
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2%Discover rentals in Wilkes-Barre, PA
1d ago
228 New Mallery Pl, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes-Barre
35 Simpson St #2ndFL, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes Barre
13 Chamberlain St #15, Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes-Barre
32 Murray St #34, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
680 Wildflower Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,779–$3,130
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes Barre
2 beds
1 bath
$2,110
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes Barre
2 beds
1 bath
$2,105
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9D Princeton Ct, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,998
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9D Princeton Ct, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,998
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes Barre
1 bed
1 bath
$1,824
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes Barre
1 bed
1 bath
$1,844
Apartment for rent
2d ago
680 Wildflower Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,779–$3,130
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Madison St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
180 S Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
228 New Mallery Pl, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
632 N Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
327 Plymouth Ave, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
228 New Mallery Pl, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
30 Elizabeth St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
67-69 Public Sq, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wilkes-Barre, 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 $1,350 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilkes Barre?
Average rent prices in Wilkes Barre have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Wilkes Barre rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilkes Barre is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 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 $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 Wilkes Barre?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Wilkes-Barre average around $1,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,460/month.
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).