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Wilkes-Barre, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

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$2,110$5004636

Cheapest Available Wilkes-Barre Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilkes-Barre, PA is a Studio unit found at Parkway Manor in the Wilkes Barre Township neighborhood priced from $650. Provincial Towers in the Wilkes Barre Township neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilkes-Barre apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Mayflower Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,047
Emunah Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,050
Green Acres HomesJunior One Bedroom One Bath B1BR,1BA$1,122

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes-Barre area is the $1.40 price per square foot 98 N Franklin St Model at 98 N Franklin St, Unit 2 in the in the Wilkes Barre Township neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Wilkes-Barre apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at 220 Carey Ave starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Wilkes Barre Township 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.
98 N Franklin St, Unit 298 N Franklin St2BR,2BA$1.40
220 Carey Ave2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.45
19 W Market St, Unit 70119 W Market St2BR,2BA$1.71
92 S Main St, Unit 50192 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.44
Wilkeswood2x1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Green Acres HomesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Cedar Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Mayflower Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Parkway ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkes-Barre

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilkes-Barre?

There are currently 236 Apartments for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,700. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilkes-Barre ranging from $725 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilkes-Barre?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilkes-Barre ranges from $725 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,326.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wilkes-Barre?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilkes-Barre range from $1,300 to $3,108, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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