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

    126 N Lincoln Ave Unit 1

    126 N Lincoln Ave, Scranton, PA 18504
  4. 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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  5. Building Photo - 719 E Drinker St
    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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  6. 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
  18. Building Photo - 1310 Layton Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $825

    1310 Layton Rd

    1310 Layton Rd, S ABINGTN Township, PA 18411

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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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Northeast Intermediate School

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Neil Armstrong #40

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John G Whittier #2

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