Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scranton Neighborhood of Scranton, PA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Downtown Scranton, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Downtown Scranton, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Downtown Scranton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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
426 Biden St21BR,1BA$1,225
Lofts at the MillStudio Pet Friendly1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scranton, PA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scranton area is the $1.10 price per square foot 638 Taylor Ave Model at 638 Taylor Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Hill Section neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Scranton apartment is the 5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Clay Commons starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Providence 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.
638 Taylor Ave, Unit #2638 Taylor Ave3BR,2BA$1.10
Clay Commons5 Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
530 Wheeler Ave, Unit A530 Wheeler Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
1518 Jackson St, Unit 21518 Jackson St2BR,1BA$0.96
1309 Woodlawn St, Unit 21309 Woodlawn St3BR,1BA$1.13
1209 Providence Rd, Unit 2A1209 Providence Rd3BR,1BA$1.25
1111 Marion St, Unit 3rd. Floor1111 Marion St1BR,1BA$0.94
525-2 Meridian Ave, Unit 2525-2 Meridian Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
527 Meridian Ave, Unit 2527 Meridian Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
525 Meridian Ave, Unit 527APT #2525 Meridian Ave1BR,1BA$1.18

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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Scranton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Scranton is at Lofts at the Mill listed at $1,350.

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.

What is the most affordable Downtown Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $950.

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