Sometimes the search for an apartment becomes more complicated than the apartment itself. Too many listings trying too hard. Too many details that sound important until move-in day arrives and ordinary life begins.Then there are places that make their purpose clear.987 Providence Road offers a furnished, one-bedroom, bottom-floor apartment in Scranton. Heat and water are included in the rent, leaving the tenant responsible for electric only. The apartment also includes access to a backyard, creating a little breathing room beyond the walls of the unit.The arrangement is straightforward. The furniture is already in place. Two major utilities are already handled. The apartment sits on the bottom floor. Much of what normally makes moving expensive, heavy, and inconvenient has already been reduced. Picture stepping into a space that already has the basic pieces of daily life in position. A place to sit. A place to sleep. Rooms that are ready to be used rather than assembled from scratch.There is a quiet usefulness to that.The backyard adds another layer to the apartment. A little outdoor space for fresh air, a chair in the sun, or simply a change of scenery at the end of the day. Nothing oversized. Nothing theatrical. Just useful space attached to a practical home.And practicality has its own kind of strength.Heat is covered when the Scranton winter settles in. Water is covered throughout the year. The tenant pays electric, making the monthly responsibilities easier to understand and plan around. The apartment does not ask for elaborate explanations. It stands on clear terms and a simple arrangement.When the picture feels complete, reach out with your questions or schedule a private showing of 987 Providence Road.
House for rent
$1,200/moFees may apply
987 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA 18508
1beds
800sqft
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Singlefamily
Available now
What's special
Access to a backyardFurnished one-bedroom bottom-floor apartment
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom 1, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Scranton
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,200$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: The Plot
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Isaac Tripp El SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Scranton High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Northeast Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi



