Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes Barre Neighborhood of Wilkes Barre, PA from $500 (12 Rentals)

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632 N Main St

Wilkes-BarrePA18705
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73 S Welles St

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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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Cumberland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Apartments

17 W Ross StWilkes-Barre, PA 18701
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Wilkes Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilkes Barre Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilkes Barre area of Scranton, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Provincial Towers priced from $975. Mayflower Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,097. Here are the most affordable Wilkes Barre apartments for rent in Scranton, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Mayflower Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,097
Wilkeswood1x1 Medium1BR,1BA$1,215
Cedar Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes Barre, PA

As of March 09, 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 98 N Franklin St Model at 98 N Franklin St, Unit 2 starting at $1,750 with a $1.40 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.
95 Church St, Unit 9595 Church St2BR,1BA$0.86
98 N Franklin St, Unit 298 N Franklin St2BR,2BA$1.40
220 Carey Ave2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.45
447 N Gates Ave, Unit First Floor447 N Gates Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.09
69 S Hancock St, Unit B69 S Hancock St2BR,1BA$1.15
Wilkeswood2x1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Mayflower Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
50 Hudson Rd, Unit Third floor50 Hudson Rd1BR,1BA$1.35
Provincial Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72
63 Wilson St, Unit 763 Wilson St1BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilkes Barre, Wilkes Barre, PA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Wilkes Barre, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Wilkes Barre Neighborhood in Wilkes Barre, PA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkes Barre Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilkes Barre?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilkes Barre is at listed at $925.

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 $1,297 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 Cedar Village and starts from $1,900.

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