Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Wilkes Barre

$1,295/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilkes Barre is $1,295 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $635 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilkes Barre

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wilkes Barre rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Average rent prices in Wilkes Barre have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkes Barre run $1,012 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$900

4%

51%

1 bedroom

$1,000

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,395

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,695

1%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

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

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wilkes Barre, Wilkes Barre, PA is equal to the median rent in Edwardsville, Edwardsville, PA.

Discover rentals in Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA

228 New Mallory Place - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.7

Very good

228 New Mallory Place

228 New Mallery Pl, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

32 Murray St #34 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilkes-Barre

APARTMENT - Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 Murray St #34, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

36 Logan Street - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.3

Very good

36 Logan Street

36 Logan St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

3 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

268 N Pennsylvania Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilkes-Barre

APARTMENT - Other - Wilkes-Barre, PA

268 N Pennsylvania Ave #2, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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 $1,295 per month as of July 25, 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 increased by 15% since last year.

How does Wilkes Barre rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wilkes Barre is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $635 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 $52,000/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).

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