Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wilkes Barre, PA rent slipped 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Wilkes Barre is 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Pennsylvania.
Price ranges
Studios and 3-bedrooms in Wilkes Barre run around $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms are at $998/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,675/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom count in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Wilkes Barre
$1,350/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilkes Barre is $1,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilkes Barre
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
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 $1,380. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkes Barre run $997 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $997 | 5% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 10% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,675 | 9% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wilkes Barre | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 4% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,247 | 22% | 4% | |
Houses | $1,380 | No Change | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
5%
Wilkes Barre
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,247
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,380
Last year
8%
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
29%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilkes Barre, PA is 8% lower than the median rent in Blakely, PA.
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3%Discover rentals in Wilkes-Barre, PA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes-Barre
69 Old River Rd #4, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes-Barre
482 Carey Ave #1-2, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
2 beds
0 baths
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
228 New Mallery Pl, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
59 Park Ave, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
680 Wildflower Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,804–$3,155
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes Barre
2 beds
1 bath
$2,045
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
9D Princeton Ct, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,998
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes Barre
1 bed
1 bath
$1,889
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
9D Princeton Ct, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,998
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
680 Wildflower Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,804–$3,155
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
485 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes-Barre
443 Scott St #1L, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Madison St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
180 S Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Studio
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilkes-Barre
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
228 New Mallery Pl, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
228 New Mallery Pl, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
36 Logan St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkes-Barre
166 Academy St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
180 S Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Studio
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilkes Barre?
Average rent prices in Wilkes Barre have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Wilkes Barre rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilkes Barre is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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?
December offers the best conditions for apartment hunting in Wilkes-Barre with lower competition and more negotiating power with landlords, while August sees the highest demand but potentially better selection.
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).