Wilkes-Barre, PA rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,200.

Average rent

$1,200

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

118

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $2,995.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5003
$6002
$7001
$8006
$90025
$1,00020
$1,10021
$1,20031
$1,30010
$1,4008
$1,50014
$1,60011
$1,7004
$1,8002
$2,0002
$2,1002
$2,3001
$2,900+1

Average rent price over time

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,200$1,200
Feb$1,200$1,233
Mar$1,300$1,250
Apr$1,200$1,200
May$1,125$1,200
Jun$1,200$1,200
Jul$1,150$1,195
Aug$1,200$1,200
Sep$1,167No data
Oct$1,250No data
Nov$1,250No data
Dec$1,200No data

Market temperature

The Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre, PA is 43% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The average rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,200.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

Houses in Wilkes-Barre, PA rent between $500 - $2,995 with an average rent of $1,200.

3. How has the rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA did not change.

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

In the last month, the rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA did not change.

5. How many available rentals are there in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

There are currently 118 rentals available in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

6. How do rent prices in Wilkes-Barre, PA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,200 — 42.86% lower the national average of $2,100.