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  7. Building Photo - 126 N Lincoln Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    126 N Lincoln Ave Unit 1

    126 N Lincoln Ave, Scranton, PA 18504
  10. Building Photo - 536 Alder St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$925

    536 Alder St Unit 2

    536 Alder St, Scranton, PA 18505
  13. Building Photo - 125 N River St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$925

    125 N River St Unit D

    125 N River St, Olyphant, PA 18447
  15. Building Photo - 1411 N Washington Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    1411 N Washington Ave Unit 1B

    1411 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18509
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  16. Building Photo - 152 E Elm Street
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$850

    152 E Elm Street Unit #3

    152 E Elm Street, Dunmore, PA 18512
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  17. 1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $625
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$625
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$625

    719 E Drinker St Unit #1

    719 E Drinker St, Dunmore, PA 18512
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  18. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975

    718 Pittston Ave Unit 4

    718 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
  19. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    1209 Providence Rd

    1209 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA 18508
  20. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,125
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,125
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,125

    223 E Mountain Rd Unit Suite 2

    223 E Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18505
  21. 5 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $685
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$685
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$685

    222 Prescott Ave

    222 Prescott Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
  24. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    634 Boulevard Ave Unit C

    634 Boulevard Ave, Dickson City, PA 18519
  25. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975

    1624 N Webster Ave Unit single

    1624 N Webster Ave, Dunmore, PA 18509
  26. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    132 S Apple St

    132 S Apple St, Dunmore, PA 18512
  27. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    126 Tigue St Unit 2

    126 Tigue St, Dunmore, PA 18512
  33. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,200

    319 Green St

    319 Green St, Scranton, PA 18508
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Scranton at a Glance

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Scranton, PA Apartments for Rent

Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna County and the most populous city in Northeastern Pennsylvania, known historically as the Electric City for being one of the first to have electric streetcars. Those looking for apartments for rent in Scranton will discover plenty of options in neighborhoods like the Hill Section and Green Ridge, which feature historic architecture, as well as downtown apartment communities near the Lackawanna County Courthouse and the restored Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. With a population of over 76,000, the city offers an affordable rental market with one-bedroom units averaging around $1,284 and two-bedroom options at approximately $1,502.

Renting in Scranton provides easy access to cultural attractions such as the Steamtown National Historic Site, which preserves the region's railroad heritage, and the Scranton Cultural Center, which hosts performances and events throughout the year. The city is home to the University of Scranton, contributing to local dining and entertainment options downtown. Outdoor recreation awaits at Nay Aug Park, featuring walking trails and a scenic gorge. Scranton's location in the Lackawanna River valley places it within reach of major cities, situated approximately 120 miles north-northwest of Philadelphia and 130 miles west-northwest of New York City, making it a practical base for both work and leisure.

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West Scranton High School

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Ctc Of Lackawanna County

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Grades 9-12
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Northeast Intermediate School

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Neil Armstrong #40

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John G Whittier #2

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