Save This Search

No rentals found near Wilkes Barre, PA

We’re sorry. Right now there are no available rentals that match your search criteria. Try this instead: ✓ Save your search and be the first to receive new listings straight to your inbox ✓ For more listings, expand your apartment search or clear your advanced search filters

Save Search
Popular searches Average rent Renters guide Demographics

Average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA

$1,451/mo Wilkes Barre, PA average rental price, July 2024
Image Average Rent

The average monthly rent of apartments in Wilkes Barre, PA is $1,451.

Wilkes Barre, PA apartment rent ranges

About 38% of apartment rents in Wilkes Barre, PA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 3% of apartments. Around 53% of Wilkes Barre’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 7% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

Wilkes Barre, PA rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Wilkes Barre by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,739, the average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA is $1,451.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA?

The average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA is $1,451. Start your search for apartments in Wilkes Barre, PA now.

What type of rental buildings are in Wilkes Barre, PA?

In Wilkes Barre 42% of the housing is rented out compared to 58% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 14% of Wilkes Barre’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 63% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 21% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Wilkes Barre, PA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Wilkes Barre are about 48 years old, on average. Of these, 3% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 6 stories. About 59% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 27% are mid-rises, and 23% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Wilkes Barre, PA?

Studio apartments in Wilkes Barre are around 17% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 28% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Look for apartments near me

Are you looking to land that one apartment near you that ticks all the boxes? Now you can browse through available RentCafe apartment listings in your area, rated and reviewed by verified residents. Comparing the size, price, amenities and location of apartments for rent near you is easier than ever. Do you feel like expanding the search beyond your neighborhood and ZIP code? Browse apartments for rent in your city and state to find the best fit, wherever you are in the U.S. Somewhere out there is the perfect apartment just waiting for you.

Whether you're looking for a studio, an apartment with one or more bedrooms, or maybe you're upgrading to a luxury apartment or need to acommodate a pet, RentCafe allows you to easily search for a rental near you based on your criteria, anywhere in the U.S. So, let's find your new home today!