Average Rent in Scranton, PA

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Current Versus Historical Scranton, PA Rents

Scranton rentals average $848 for a studio rental to $1,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,300, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $419 (-33.09%) year-over-year from $1,267 to $848. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $154 (16.30%) year-over-year from $946 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-1.03%) year-over-year from $1,213 to $1,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $23 (1.65%) year-over-year from $1,363 to $1,385. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $99 (-5.51%) year-over-year from $1,799 to $1,700. 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 67.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.66% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.49% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.28	$848	$1,267 (-33.09%)	$138 (516.36%)
1 BR	$1.68	$1,100	$946 (16.30%)	$932 (18.07%)
2 BR	$1.48	$1,200	$1,213 (-1.03%)	$933 (28.57%)
3 BR	$1.34	$1,385	$1,363 (1.65%)	$1,313 (5.52%)
4+ BR	$1.03	$1,700	$1,799 (-5.51%)	$1,608 (5.70%)

Historical Rents in Scranton, PA

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Top Cities Near Scranton

Let's compare Scranton, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

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Top Neighborhoods Near Scranton

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Top Counties Near Scranton

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,300. 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 $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,300, Scranton, PA is the most expensive county by Scranton, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Scranton, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. 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.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Scranton, PA	$848	$1,085	$1,250	$1,300

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 $1,300. 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 $848 and an average price per square feet of $2.28. There are a total of 2 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 $1,085 and an average price per square feet of $1.68. There are a total of 38 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 $1.48. There are a total of 50 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 -0.33%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Scranton, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Scranton, PA is around $1,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.