Average Rent in Scranton, PA
3 apartment buildings, 31 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,624/mo
Cheapest
$1,410/mo
Properties
3
Units
31
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Scranton, PA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Scranton, PA Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Summit Pointe Apartment Homes
108 Summit Pointe, Scranton, PA 18508, USA
Tall Trees Apartments
2000 Tall Trees Dr, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Oakmont Park Apartments
7 Laurel Dr, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit Pointe Apartment Homes 108 Summit Pointe, Scranton, PA 18508, USA | $1,410 | $1,564 | $1.61 | 3.6 (94) | 24 |
| 2 | Tall Trees Apartments 2000 Tall Trees Dr, Scranton, PA 18505, USA | $1,652 | $1,831 | $2.09 | 4.4 (91) | 7 |
| 3 | Oakmont Park Apartments 7 Laurel Dr, Scranton, PA 18505, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (26) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Summit Pointe Apartment Homes
3.6 (94)108 Summit Pointe, Scranton, PA 18508, USA
Tall Trees Apartments
4.4 (91)2000 Tall Trees Dr, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Oakmont Park Apartments
4.6 (26)7 Laurel Dr, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Scranton, PA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Scranton, PA is $1,624 per month, based on 31 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,410 at Summit Pointe Apartment Homes to $1,652 at Tall Trees Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,438/mo | $1,410/mo | 8 |
| 2 Bed | $1,606/mo | $1,470/mo | 18 |
| 3 Bed | $1,989/mo | $1,880/mo | 5 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Scranton, PA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Scranton, PA averages $1,438/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,606/mo. At the local median household income of $49,531, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Scranton, PA at $991/mo. The current tracked market average runs 64% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Scranton, PA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scranton, PA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$65,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,624/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,410/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Scranton, PA is $49,531 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Scranton, PA
Overall prices in Scranton, PA runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Scranton, PA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,624 |
| Utilities | $296 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $706 |
| Healthcare | $344 |
| Other goods and services | $551 |
| Estimated total | $4,052/mo |
Population
76,074
Median household income
$49,531
Census median rent
$991/mo
Rent as % of income
30.7%
Median age
37.7
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Pennsylvania
How Scranton, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Scranton, PA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | $1,607 | -1% | 15 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $1,858 | +14% | 8 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,806 | +11% | 8 |
| Erie, PA | $1,137 | -30% | 7 |
| Reading, PA | $1,661 | +2% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Scranton, PA?
The average rent in Scranton, PA is $1,624 per month, based on 31 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Scranton, PA?
The lowest available rent in Scranton, PA starts at $1,410 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Scranton, PA?
1-bedroom apartments in Scranton, PA average $1,438/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,410/mo across 8 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Scranton, PA?
2-bedroom apartments in Scranton, PA average $1,606/mo. Units start from $1,470/mo across 18 units currently listed.
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