Wilkes-Barre, PA rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,200.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $2,100.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 3 |
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 11 |
| $900 | 26 |
| $1,000 | 16 |
| $1,100 | 20 |
| $1,200 | 25 |
| $1,300 | 11 |
| $1,400 | 8 |
| $1,500 | 17 |
| $1,600 | 11 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,300+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $5 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $1,167 | No data |
| Oct | $1,250 | No data |
| Nov | $1,250 | No data |
| Dec | $1,200 | No 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.
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 - $2,100 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 increased by $5
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 120 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.