Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Downtown Scranton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Scranton area of Scranton, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakmont Park Apartments priced from $1,200. Clay Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scranton apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakmont Park Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,200
Clay Commons5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,200
The Connell Lofts6081BR,1BA$1,250
Lofts at the MillStudioStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $0.80 price per square foot 5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Clay Commons in the in the Providence neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the 1010-1012 Myrtle St Model at 1010-1012 Myrtle St, Unit 3rd Floor starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Hill Section neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Scranton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clay Commons5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
1010-1012 Myrtle St, Unit 3rd Floor1010-1012 Myrtle St3BR,1BA$1.07
530 Wheeler Ave, Unit A530 Wheeler Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
1632 W Gibson St, Unit #21632 W Gibson St4BR,1BA$1.22
1309 Woodlawn St, Unit 21309 Woodlawn St3BR,1BA$1.13
1209 Providence Rd, Unit 2A1209 Providence Rd3BR,1BA$1.25
1711 Jefferson Ave, Unit 2 Left1711 Jefferson Ave4BR,1BA$1.38
2204 Adams Ave, Unit 2204 Adams ave2204 Adams Ave1BR,1BA$0.95
1747 Sanderson Ave, Unit 21747 Sanderson Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
1001 Wheeler Ave, Unit Apt #21001 Wheeler Ave1BR,1BA$1.19

Getting Around the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood in Scranton, PA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Scranton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scranton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scranton Apartment is $1,200 at Oakmont Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Scranton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Scranton is starting from $1,200 at Clay Commons.

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