Average Rent in Scranton, PA

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Current Versus Historical Scranton, PA Rents

Scranton rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $1,875 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,350, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $383 (-29.85%) year-over-year from $1,283 to $900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (5.74%) year-over-year from $1,017 to $1,075. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (7.96%) year-over-year from $1,204 to $1,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $104 (8.04%) year-over-year from $1,296 to $1,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $134 (8.05%) year-over-year from $1,666 to $1,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 30.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.30% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.85% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.65 $1,075 $1,017 (5.74%) $828 (29.91%)
2 BR $1.47 $1,300 $1,204 (7.96%) $1,063 (22.35%)
3 BR $1.25 $1,400 $1,296 (8.04%) $1,204 (16.26%)
4+ BR $1.21 $1,800 $1,666 (8.05%) $1,575 (14.29%)

Historical Rents in Scranton, PA

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Top Counties Near Scranton

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,350. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Scranton, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,350, Scranton, PA is the most expensive county by Scranton, PA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Scranton, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Scranton, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
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Scranton, PA N/A $1,075 $1,250 $1,350

Top Zipcodes Near Scranton



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Frequently Asked Questions - Scranton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Scranton, PA?
The average monthly rental price for Scranton, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Scranton, PA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Scranton, PA.
How much is a studio apartment in Scranton, PA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Scranton.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Scranton, PA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,075 and an average price per square feet of $1.65. There are a total of 27 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Scranton.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Scranton, PA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $1.47. There are a total of 49 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Scranton.
How have rent prices in Scranton, PA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Scranton, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Scranton, PA?
A reasonable rent price in Scranton, PA is around $1,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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