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Apartments under $1,800 for Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA

104 Rentals
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  9. $213 Off
    Price Drop. $213 Off
    1 BED
    $1,321+
    2 BEDS
    $1,458+

    Green Acres Homes

    11 Holiday Dr, Kingston, PA 18704
  13. Building Photo - 19 N River St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    19 N River St Unit 308

    19 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
  14. Building Photo - 19 N River St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    19 N River St Unit 307

    19 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
  15. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    19 N River St Unit 403

    19 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
  21. Furnished 2 bedroom home in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA - 307 Center St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    307 Center St

    307 Center St, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702
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  23. 1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    19 W Market St Unit 405

    19 W Market St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
  24. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    92 S Main St Unit 301

    92 S Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
  25. 1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $725
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$725
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$725

    167 W River St Apt 1 Unit Student Housing

    167 W River St Apt 1, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  26. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,115+
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,490+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,115 - $1,490
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,115 - $1,490

    395 N Pennsylvania Ave

    395 N Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
  31. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,600

    19 River St

    19 River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  32. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,575

    216 Horton St

    216 Horton St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  33. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,195

    34 Barney St

    34 Barney St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  34. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $950

    402 Scott St

    402 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  36. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100

    32 Murray St

    32 Murray St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  39. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    19 River St

    19 River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  40. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200

    17 E Carey St

    17 E Carey St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
  41. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,600

    19 River St

    19 River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  42. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300

    62 Hutson St

    62 Hutson St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Wilkes-Barre at a Glance

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$1,264
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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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
896 Students
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Wilkes-Barre Ctc

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
41 Students
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G.A.R. Memorial Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,026 Students
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Lee Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
916 Students
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Daniel J Flood El School

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
837 Students
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Dodson El School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
486 Students

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