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    $2,995/mo

    196 S Franklin St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

    6beds
    5,467sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Single family residence
    Available now
    Cats, small dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Detached parking
    Forced air

    What's special

    Tree lined locationPaver drivewayRenovated bathroomsHardwood floorsModern kitchen
    Classy character-filled single family home for rent in a great part of downtown Wilkes-Barre. Directly across from the Wilkes campus library, this tree lined location exudes classic charm. Features include renovated bathrooms, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, modern kitchen, 12' ceilings, 2 stairwells, 2 car garage, efficient nat gas central heat & air and paver driveway. Great opportunity! Tenant pays water, gas, electricity, garbage lawn care, snow removal, and internet
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,467 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Garbage not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, Water not included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 73H9SE2010004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Wilkes Barre

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/27/2025Price change$2,995-3.4%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/8/2025Price change$3,100-3.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    5/30/2025Listed for rent$3,200+10.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/13/2024Listing removed$2,900$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/30/2024Price change$2,900-17.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Downtown