What is the average apartment size in Wilkes Barre?

The average size for a Wilkes Barre, PA apartment is 900 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Wilkes Barre?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Wilkes Barre is $1,576 per month, a 4.23% increase from last year’s average of $1,512.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Wilkes Barre?

In Wilkes Barre, studios rent for $908 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,484 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,661 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,909 per month

What is the average apartment size in Wilkes Barre?

The typical apartment in Wilkes Barre offers about 900 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Wilkes Barre?

Studio apartments in Wilkes Barre average 481 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 772 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,002 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,183 sq. ft.

Wilkes Barre, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Wilkes Barre?

The typical rent budget in Wilkes Barre ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Wilkes Barre?

In Wilkes Barre, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Wilkes Barre is $1,576, a 4.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,512.

Studio Apartments at $908 offer the most budget-friendly option with 481 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 772 square feet for $1,484, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,661 offer 1,002 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,183 sq ft) for $1,909, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Wilkes Barre, PA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,576	900 sq. ft.
Studio	$908	481 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,484	772 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,661	1,002 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,909	1,183 sq. ft.

Wilkes Barre, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Wilkes Barre, PA have increased by 4.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,512 to $1,576.

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

The largest share of rentals in Wilkes Barre, PA (42%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Wilkes Barre, PA?

12,873 or 41% of the households in Wilkes Barre, PA are renter-occupied while 18,288 or 59% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Wilkes Barre, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Wilkes Barre City	$1,254

How Wilkes Barre Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Wilkes Barre	$1,576
Philadelphia	$1,973
Pittsburgh	$1,796
Lehigh Valley	$1,794
Harrisburg	$1,392
Reading	$1,677
State College	$2,088
Allentown	$1,658
York	$1,508
Bethlehem	$1,869
Lancaster	$1,716
Scranton	$1,497
Kingston, PA	$1,692
Clarks Summit, PA	$1,818

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Wilkes Barre apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.