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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA

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  6. Building Photo - 215 Taft St
    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

    215 Taft St Unit 2

    215 Taft St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706
  8. Building Photo - 852 S Franklin St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,025
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,025
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,025

    852 S Franklin St Unit 1

    852 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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  10. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    64 N Sherman St Unit 64R

    64 N Sherman St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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  11. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,280
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,280
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,280

    60 Lanning Ln Unit 60 Lanning

    60 Lanning Ln, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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  12. 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

    174 Carey Ave Unit 174 Carey ave

    174 Carey Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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  13. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    48 Hudson Rd Unit 50 Hudson Rd

    48 Hudson Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
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  15. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    116 Main St Unit 1

    116 Main St, Kingston, PA 18704
  16. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200 - $1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,250

    131 S Maple Ave

    131 S Maple Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
  19. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,495

    380 Scott St

    380 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  21. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150

    371 Park Ave

    371 Park Ave, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  24. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200

    215 Taft St

    215 Taft St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706
  25. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $950

    402 Scott St

    402 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  40. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400

    39 Elm St

    39 Elm St, Plymouth, PA 18651
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Wilkes-Barre at a Glance

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Wilkes-Barre, PA Apartments for Rent

Wilkes-Barre sits along the Susquehanna River in northeastern Pennsylvania, framed by the Pocono Mountains to the east and the Endless Mountains to the north and west. Founded in 1769 and serving as the county seat of Luzerne County, this city of approximately 45,000 residents has cultivated a walkable downtown where apartments for rent in Wilkes-Barre often sit within easy reach of local businesses, parks, and cultural attractions. The city's leadership has promoted a pedestrian-friendly layout, particularly around the downtown core where River Common provides trails and river views just steps from residential areas.

Renting in Wilkes-Barre offers access to an affordable lifestyle with one-bedroom apartment communities averaging around $1,260 per month. The downtown Public Square hosts a weekly farmers market and community events throughout the year, while Mohegan Sun Arena brings in sports and entertainment. Residents enjoy proximity to King's College and Wilkes University, as well as year-round access to nearby ski areas and state parks in the surrounding mountains. Interstate 81 runs through the area, providing convenient commuter access to Scranton just minutes north and connections to larger cities like Allentown and Philadelphia. The combination of small-town atmosphere, outdoor recreation, and reasonable housing costs makes this riverside city an appealing choice for renters.

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James M Coughlin Junior-Senior High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
896 Students
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Wilkes-Barre Ctc

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Grades 9-12
1,205 Students
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G.A.R. Memorial Middle School

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
1,026 Students
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Daniel J Flood El School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
616 Students
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Dr David W Kistler El School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
961 Students
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Heights/Murray El School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
838 Students
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Lee Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
322 Students
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Dodson El School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
522 Students

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