519 Lofts
519 Linden St,
Scranton, PA 18503
1-2 Beds | $1,800 - $3,600
Rental Market Trends in Scranton, PA
What is the average rent in Scranton, PA?
$1,265/month
Average Rent
743 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Scranton, PA is $1,265 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,555/month, making renting in Scranton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Scranton, you can expect to pay about $1,181 per month for a studio, $1,265 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,487 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,229 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Scranton, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $44 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Scranton, PA
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
20%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scranton?
Based on current rent prices, Tripp's Park, South Side and Hyde Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scranton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scranton?
Based on current rent prices, West Mountain, Providence and Downtown Scranton are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scranton.
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Which Scranton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Scranton with the most apartments available are Hill Section, Greenridge and Pine Brook .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scranton, PA?
Because the average rent in Scranton is $1,265, you’ll want to make about $4,216 per month or $50,592 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Scranton, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Scranton, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,570/month
$1,526/month
Two Bedroom
$1,636/month
$1,585/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,323/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.