How many apartments are available in Scranton, PA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 1,581 apartments available in Scranton.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Scranton, PA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Scranton is around $750 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Scranton, PA?

The average rent for a <a href='/scranton-pa/1-bedroom-apartments-for-rent' >one-bedroom apartment</a> in Scranton is around $1,080 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Scranton, PA?

The average rent for a <a href='/scranton-pa/2-bedroom-apartments-for-rent' >two-bedroom apartment</a> in Scranton is around $1,500 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Scranton, PA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Scranton, the average rent price is $1,500 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Scranton, PA?

Based on average rent prices in Scranton, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $30,000 to live comfortably.

Apartments Near University Of Scranton

Scranton:
August Rent Report

Welcome to the August 2026 Scranton Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 2026 key findings and figures for the Scranton rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Scranton and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Scranton average rent prices in the chart below.

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Scranton Rent Prices Decrease From July to August

Scranton rent prices decreased over the last month. From July to August, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Scranton one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from July to August, Scranton experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Scranton two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

August Prices: Scranton vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Scranton and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Scranton over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Scranton suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

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Rents did not increase in any of the Scranton suburbs
Rents did not decrease in any of the Scranton suburbs.

August 2026 Pricing Trends: Scranton vs. National Comparisons

Scranton Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Scranton over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Scranton average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Scranton one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Scranton and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Scranton and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.