South Side

Scranton, PA

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South Side - Scranton, PA

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Just south of Downtown Scranton, the residents of South Side have easy access to the city center from their apartments and single-family homes for rent. The neighborhood takes pride in its hundreds of shade trees and proximity to East Mountain and Scranton Lake, where a three-mile jogging trail allows respite from city life.

The South Side Farmers Market keeps humming all year long, moving to an outdoor location for spring and summer. Montage Mountain, just southeast of the city, provides skiing during the wintertime. When you crave a special treat, you’ll want to head straight over to Manning Farm Dairy. Here, creamy, homemade ice cream and fresh dairy products keep locals coming back for more.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in South Side is $1,394 for one bedroom, $1,272 for two bedrooms, and $950 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Side has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 825 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,394/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 966 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,272/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,300 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $950/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

73

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Steamtown National Historic Site
  • Everhart Museum
  • Nay Aug Park
  • Marywood University Arboretum
  • Montage Mountain

Military Bases

Airports

  • Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International

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