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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Wilkes Barre
$1,250/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilkes Barre is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilkes Barre
56
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, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average rent prices in Wilkes Barre have decreased by 3% 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, 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkes Barre run $970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $970 | No Change |  10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 9% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Scranton | $1,830 | |
Edwardsville | $1,200 | |
Hyde Park | $1,195 | |
Kingston | $1,250 | |
South Side | $1,225 | |
Wilkes Barre Township | $1,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 4% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,172 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | No Change | 12% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$970
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
Edwardsville
Average rent
$1,200
Wilkes Barre Township
Average rent
$1,200
Kingston
Average rent
$1,250
Downtown Scranton
Average rent
$1,830
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,195
South Side
Average rent
$1,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,172
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last year
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wilkes-Barre, 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, Wilkes Barre, PA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Wilkes Barre and Edwardsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wilkes Barre
34%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilkes Barre, Wilkes Barre, PA is 4% higher than the median rent in Edwardsville, Edwardsville, PA.
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3d 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
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
5d+ 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
2d 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
2d ago
67-69 Public Sq, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
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
19 N River St #307, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
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
19 N River St #310, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
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
19 N River St #311, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,550
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
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
1d 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 Oct 22
2d 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
4d ago
56 Gates St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
2 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
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
2d 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
5d+ 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
6h ago
59 Park Ave, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
2 beds
2 baths
$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
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
2d 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
2d ago
67-69 Public Sq, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
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, 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 $1,250 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilkes Barre?
Average rent prices in Wilkes Barre have decreased by 3% 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 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).