220 Carey Ave
220 Carey Ave,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
2 Beds | $1,600 - 1,800
Rental Market Trends in Wilkes-Barre, PA
What is the average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA?
$1,210/month
Average Rent
685 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of November 2024, the average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA is $1,210 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,559/month, making renting in Wilkes Barre more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wilkes Barre, you can expect to pay about $831 per month for a studio, $1,210 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,429 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,783 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wilkes Barre, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $28 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 Wilkes Barre, PA
Last Updated November 2024
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
36%
Below $700/month
24%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilkes Barre?
Based on current rent prices, Wilkes-Barre Township is the most affordable neighborhood in Wilkes Barre.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilkes Barre?
Based on current rent prices, Wilkes-Barre Township is the most expensive neighborhood in Wilkes Barre.
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Which Wilkes Barre neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Wilkes Barre with the most apartments available is Wilkes-Barre Township .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Because the average rent in Wilkes Barre is $1,210, you’ll want to make about $4,033 per month or $48,396 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 Wilkes Barre, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wilkes Barre, 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
$1,196/month
$1,196/month
Two Bedroom
$1,445/month
$1,445/month
Three Bedroom
$1,725/month
$1,725/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.