> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://josetijam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Average Rent in Scranton PA: What Typical Prices Show - URL: https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-scranton-pa/ - Published: 2026-10-13T05:50:18.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-13T15:28:01.000Z - Description: Recent listing-based estimates put the average rent in Scranton, PA at about $1,300 to $1,350 a month. The number you actually pay depends on bedroom count, property type, and neighborhood. - Author: Housing Ledger Editorial - Tags: Scranton rent, rent prices, Pennsylvania renting, #gce-6cb53830 The average rent in Scranton, PA is about $1,300 to $1,350 a month for all bedroom counts combined. [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com)[\[2\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com)[\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/scranton-pa?ref=josetijam.com) Zillow lists $1,300 across all bedrooms and property types [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com). Apartments.com shows $1,340 [\[2\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com), and Zumper reports a median of $1,350 [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/scranton-pa?ref=josetijam.com). Trulia's September 2026 figure is $1,300 a month, which is 33% below its national average of $1,948 [\[4\]](https://www.trulia.com/average-rent-market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com). For you, that means Scranton's typical rent sits well below the national level, though the figure reflects one site's data for one month. The numbers differ because each source measures listings and property types differently. A one-bedroom and a three-bedroom unit in the same city can cost very different amounts, so the citywide average is a starting point. This article explains what these figures cover and how to use them when you budget. ## How do the different rent estimates compare? The five estimates sit close together, but each one measures something slightly different. The table shows what each source reports and what its figure covers. Rent in Scranton is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,666/mo. [\[2\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com) Zumper's $1,350 is a median rather than an average, which means a few very expensive units do not pull it up. [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/scranton-pa?ref=josetijam.com) A single citywide number hides a wide range, because a studio and a four-bedroom house in different neighborhoods can cost very different amounts. ![A person sits at a wooden kitchen table with a laptop and printed rental listings spread out, comparing prices side by side.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=person%20browsing%20rental%20listings%20on%20laptop&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## What does rent look like for one, two, or more bedrooms? One-bedroom apartments in Scranton average about $1,072 or more a month, according to ApartmentList. [\[5\]](https://www.apartmentlist.com/pa/scranton?ref=josetijam.com) Rentometer gives a higher starting point, saying one-bedroom rentals typically start in the low $1,300s. [\[6\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rent-in/pa/scranton-pa?ref=josetijam.com) If you are budgeting for one bedroom, plan around the higher figure so you do not run short. ### One bedroom The lower ApartmentList figure is an average, so some one-bedroom units will rent for less and many will rent for more. Rentometer's starting point describes where the one-bedroom market typically begins. Together, the two numbers give you a working range rather than a single price. ### Two bedrooms ApartmentList puts the average two-bedroom rent at $1,311 or more. [\[5\]](https://www.apartmentlist.com/pa/scranton?ref=josetijam.com) RentHop reports $1,195 for two-bedroom apartments in Scranton, PA. [\[7\]](https://www.renthop.com/average-rent-in/south-side-scranton-pa?ref=josetijam.com) The two sources do not agree, so a two-bedroom budget should sit between these figures. A unit at the RentHop level and one at the ApartmentList level can both be real options, depending on the building and its condition. Related reading: [Average Rent in Corpus Christi, TX: What the Figures Mean](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-corpus-christi-tx/). ### Four bedrooms or more Rentometer says four-plus bedroom options reach the $2000 range. [\[6\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rent-in/pa/scranton-pa?ref=josetijam.com) That is well above the one- and two-bedroom figures, so a larger unit changes your budget far more than moving from one bedroom to two. If you need room for a family, start your search at this higher level instead of the one-bedroom numbers. ### Matching a figure to your search Pick the bedroom count you need first, then use the figure for that row. A couple who needs two bedrooms should look at the two-bedroom numbers, not the one-bedroom starting point. ![Bright two-bedroom apartment with hardwood floors, a living room with a sofa and an open doorway leading into a bedroom.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=two-bedroom%20apartment%20interior%20with%20hardwood%20floors&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## Why can the same city show different rents? The gap comes from what each figure measures and which part of the city it covers. A citywide estimate blends many neighborhoods, while a listing figure shows asking rents and a household survey shows what people actually pay. ### Neighborhood changes the number The South Side shows how much one area can differ from the citywide picture. If you are looking at the South Side, that is the figure to start from, not a number that mixes in every other part of Scranton. ### Asking rents and household spending Listing figures measure the price a landlord is asking today, before any negotiation. They show the market for units you can rent now, which is why they often look higher than the rent a long-term tenant pays. You may also find this useful: [Average Rent in Marietta, GA: What the Figures Really Show](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-marietta-ga/). USAFacts takes a different approach. That covers every household, including tenants who signed leases years ago, so it runs lower than the asking rents you see on listing sites. ### Which number to use Match the figure to your situation. If you are searching for an apartment this month, use listing data for the neighborhood and bedroom count you need. If you want to understand what local households pay overall, the spending figure gives a wider view. For a neighborhood like the South Side, a listing average tells you more about your options than a citywide estimate does. For a broader sense of local rent burdens, the household figure fills in what listings miss. ## How should you use these figures when budgeting? Start with the row for the bedroom count you need, not the citywide average. A citywide figure blends studios, small apartments, and large houses, so it can be far off for the unit you will rent. If you need a two-bedroom, budget from the two-bedroom figure. Listing sites publish averages by bedroom count [\[5\]](https://www.apartmentlist.com/pa/scranton?ref=josetijam.com). A citywide number still has a use as a cross-check. Zillow reports an average for all bedrooms and all property types in Scranton [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com). If your bedroom row sits well above that, the citywide figure tells you little about your situation, so trust the row. Compare at least two sources before you set a budget, since they measure different things. Listing figures show asking rents for units on the market now. Household spending data shows what renters already pay [\[8\]](https://usafacts.org/answers/how-much-do-households-spend-on-rent/metro-area/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com). Asking rents can run higher than current tenants pay, so a budget built only on spending may fall short for a unit you are seeing today. ### Treat these figures as a snapshot These numbers describe the listed dates. They are not a forecast of where rents will go next. A figure that was accurate last quarter can be out of date by the time you apply. Build in some room above the figure you find. If the unit you want is priced above your bedroom row, the market is tighter than the average suggests. Recheck the figures close to your move date and decide on the newest numbers. ## Is about $1,300 a month a realistic budget? For a citywide estimate, plan around roughly $1,300 to $1,350 a month. Zillow puts the average at $1,300 across all bedroom counts and property types [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com), and Zumper's median is $1,350 a month [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/scranton-pa?ref=josetijam.com). Use that range as a starting point, not a quote for a specific apartment. Adjust upward if you need a larger unit, and check listings in the neighborhood you are considering. A citywide figure blends many areas, so one street can cost noticeably more or less than the average. Keep in mind that these numbers are a snapshot. ## Sources 1. [Average Rental Price in Scranton, PA - Zillow](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com) 2. [Average Rent in Scranton, PA - Latest Rent Prices by Neighborhood](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com) 3. [Average Rent in Scranton, PA and Rent Price Trends - Zumper](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/scranton-pa?ref=josetijam.com) 4. [What's the average rent in Scranton, PA? - Trulia](https://www.trulia.com/average-rent-market-trends/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com) 5. [Apartments for Rent in Scranton, PA](https://www.apartmentlist.com/pa/scranton?ref=josetijam.com) 6. [Average Rent in Scranton, PA - Rentometer](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rent-in/pa/scranton-pa?ref=josetijam.com) 7. [Average Rent in South Side, Scranton, PA - RentHop](https://www.renthop.com/average-rent-in/south-side-scranton-pa?ref=josetijam.com) 8. [How much do households in Scranton, PA area spend on rent? - USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/answers/how-much-do-households-spend-on-rent/metro-area/scranton-pa/?ref=josetijam.com)