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Average Rent in Scranton, PA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Scranton, PA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,528/mo
Lowest Available
$700/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Scranton, PA
4 listed units across 2 buildings offering 2 bed units in Scranton, PA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $119/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFM Properties | Unit 1 | $1,025 | $650 | $375 |
| Summit Pointe Apartment Homes | Unit 2311 | $2,055 | $1,985 | $70 |
| Summit Pointe Apartment Homes | Unit 2009 | $1,525 | $1,510 | $15 |
| Summit Pointe Apartment Homes | Unit 609 | $1,505 | $1,490 | $15 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Scranton, PA
Compare average rent across Scranton, PA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Side | $1,707 | ▼ $46 | $1,562 | 1 | 8 |
| Scranton 18508 | $1,538 | ▲ $1 | $1,455 | 1 | 15 |
| Scranton 18503 | $840 | ▼ $185 | $650 | 1 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Scranton, PA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Scranton, PA is $1,528 per month across 3 apartment communities and 17 available units.
The most affordable option is DFM Properties starting at $700/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,528/mo.
Prices range from $700 to $1,775 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Scranton, PA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Scranton, PA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFM Properties | $700/mo | $900/mo | 2 | 2.8 |
| Summit Pointe Apartment Homes | $1,480/mo | $1,518/mo | 9 | 3.6 |
| Tall Trees Apartments | $1,710/mo | $1,751/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Scranton, PA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,528/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($700/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Scranton, PA is $49,531 , about 32% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Scranton, PA
Overall prices in Scranton, PA runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Scranton, PA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,528 |
| Utilities | $296 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $706 |
| Healthcare | $344 |
| Other goods and services | $551 |
| Estimated total | $3,956/mo |
Population
76,074
Median household income
$49,531
Census median rent
$991/mo
Rent as % of income
30.7%
Median age
37.7
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Scranton, PA Apartments
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