Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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16-22 E Union St
$5001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

16-22 E Union St

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
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632 N Main St
$8601 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

632 N Main St

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
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486 Hazle St
$950Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

486 Hazle St

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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B'Nai B'Rith Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

B'Nai B'Rith Apartments

61 E Northampton StWilkes-Barre, PA 18701
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Lafayette Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

113 Edison StWilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Heather Highlands
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Highlands

109 Main StJenkins Township, PA 18640
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Parkway Manor
Studio Apartments

Parkway Manor

100 Parkway BlvdKingston, PA 18704
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Chapin Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapin Apartments

146-158 E Walnut StKingston, PA 18704

Wilkes-Barre, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Pricing Updated: 02/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Laflin$950$9508
Laurel Run$1,977$5003641

Cheapest Available Wilkes-Barre Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilkes-Barre, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Provincial Towers in the Wilkes Barre Township neighborhood priced from $975. Green Acres Homes in the Wilkes Barre Township neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,046. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilkes-Barre apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Green Acres HomesJunior One Bedroom One Bath B1BR,1BA$1,046
Mayflower Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,147
Wilkeswood1x1 Medium1BR,1BA$1,182
Cedar Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA

As of February 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes-Barre area is the $0.86 price per square foot 95 Church St Model at 95 Church St, Unit 95 in the in the Wilkes Barre neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Wilkes-Barre apartment is the 447 N Gates Ave Model at 447 N Gates Ave, Unit First Floor starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Wilkes Barre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilkes-Barre apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
95 Church St, Unit 9595 Church St2BR,1BA$0.86
447 N Gates Ave, Unit First Floor447 N Gates Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.00
238 Rutter Ave, Unit 238 RUTTER AVENUE KINGSTO238 Rutter Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
220 Carey Ave2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Wilkeswood1x1 Large1BR,1BA$1.80
109 Oxford St, Unit Fully furnished apartment109 Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.65
32 Terrace St, Unit 332 Terrace St1BR,1BA$1.36
Green Acres HomesJunior One Bedroom One Bath B1BR,1BA$1.57
Mayflower Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72

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Wilkes-Barre Overview

A thriving, bustling city that has gone from strength to strength and has recently been through a stunning revitalization that has brought beauty, tourism and commerce to the area. With a walk-to-everything layout it’s the perfect place for apartment living with shops, restaurants and more all within easy reach.

Why live in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

Wilkes Barre is the ideal city to be in while living in an apartment. The city center has been revitalized to give you easy walking access to all the comforts of modern living from apartments in the city itself along with excellent transport ties to the thriving business districts that offer employment opportunities with national and global companies. In the last ten years the city’s motto has become “I Believe” with residents and leaders coming together to realize a vision of a culturally diverse, thriving and economically prosperous city, well deserving of its place at the fore of Pennsylvanian politics and industry.

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Getting Around Wilkes-Barre, PA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkes-Barre Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkes-Barre Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkes-Barre Apartment is $975 at Provincial Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilkes-Barre Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilkes-Barre is starting from $1,217 at Mayflower Crossing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wilkes-Barre Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilkes-Barre Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Acres Homes and starts from $1,474.

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