Scranton, PA rental market

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Last updated August 21, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Scranton, PA is $1,250.

Average rent

$1,250

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$100

Available rentals

286

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $350 to $3,750.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$5003
$6002
$7004
$80021
$90037
$1,00051
$1,10061
$1,20049
$1,30045
$1,40034
$1,50026
$1,60021
$1,70016
$1,80012
$1,90010
$2,0006
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,3004
$2,4005
$2,5004
$2,7001
$3,700+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,300$1,300
Feb$1,250$1,319
Mar$1,319$1,350
Apr$1,395$1,300
May$1,275$1,300
Jun$1,250$1,300
Jul$1,250$1,200
Aug$1,323$1,250
Sep$1,325No data
Oct$1,300No data
Nov$1,250No data
Dec$1,250No data

Market temperature

The Scranton, PA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Scranton, PA is 40% lower than the national average.

Scranton, PAvs.

$1,250

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Scranton, PA?

The average rent in Scranton, PA is $1,250.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Scranton, PA?

Houses in Scranton, PA rent between $350 - $3,750 with an average rent of $1,250.

3. How has the rent in Scranton, PA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Scranton, PA decreased by $100

4. How much has the rent in Scranton, PA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Scranton, PA did not change.

5. How many available rentals are there in Scranton, PA?

There are currently 286 rentals available in Scranton, PA.

6. How do rent prices in Scranton, PA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Scranton, PA is $1,250 — 40.48% lower the national average of $2,100.