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Nanticoke, Pennsylvania is the birthplace of the S.H. Kress stores, the chain of original "five and dime" department stores in business from 1896 to 1981. The town gets its name from Nantego, the name of the Native Americans who moved there in the 1600s.
The 10,465 people living in Nanticoke live about 8 miles southwest of Wilkes-Barre, PA. As is the case with a substantial portion of PA, over half its housing stock falls in the older/historic age range having been built prior to 1940. While this does present challenges to traditional renters, it opens up opportunities for those looking for a more unique living arrangement. Since there is a college located in the city as well as others in surrounding cities, you'll find a good range of places to rent in Nanticoke. See more
Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Nanticoke apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.
Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.
Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.
If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.
Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.
Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.
Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.