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Apartments for Rent in Wilkes Barre, PA

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  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and a sink.
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    167 S Sherman St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
    3 BEDS $1,650
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    21 Cook Street, Plains, PA 18705
    3 BEDS $1,200
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white countertop.
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    539 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
    2 BEDS $1,267

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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    16 Newitt Pl, Kingston, PA 18704
    3 BEDS $1,445
  • A stainless steel refrigerator stands in a kitchen with a white door.
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    169 South Maple Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704
    1 BED $700
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  • A living room with a grey couch and a dog.
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    10 Griffith Street, Pittston, PA 18640
    3 BEDS $1,700
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Wilkes Barre, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Wilkes Barre, PA have increased by 7.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,493 to $1,603.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA is $1,603.

Average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA

$1,603/mo Wilkes Barre, PA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Wilkes Barre, PA is $1,603.

    What's the typical rent budget in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    About 46% of apartment rents in Wilkes Barre, PA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 16% of apartments. Around 34% of Wilkes Barre’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 3% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000.

    The largest share of rentals in Wilkes Barre, PA (46%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Wilkes Barre, PA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Wilkes Barre, PA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    The best apartments in Wilkes Barre, PA are: 167 S Sherman St, 21 Cook Street and 539 North Franklin Street, Unit Floor 1.

    What is the average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    The average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA is $1,530.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilkes Barre, PA is between $1,200 and $1,650.

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

    In Wilkes Barre, 41% of the residents are renting compared to 59% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Wilkes Barre’s rentals, 60% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% 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 50 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?

    Rental apartments in Wilkes Barre come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 17% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 28% of all rentals in Wilkes Barre. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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