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Scranton Apartments
Last updated March 19 2024 at 7:00 AM

Scranton, PA
120 Apartments for Rent

Scranton Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 76,653
Population Density: 3,028.9 people/sq mile
Median Age: 38
Percentage of Family Households: 59%
Median Annual Income: $54,279 / year
Median Rent: $837 / month

What locals are saying

So you’ve finally landed that job at Dunder-Mifflin, and you’re ready to find yourself a new apartment in beautiful Scranton, Pennsylvania. Let’s find you the best place to park your Sebring and kick off your sensible office shoes.

Scranton pre- and post-The Office

Scranton Demographics


How diverse is Scranton?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Scranton is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Scranton are White (69.1%), Hispanic Or Latino (16.7%), Asian (5.5%), Black Or African American (4.5%), Two Or More (3.4%), Other (0.4%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.3%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Scranton residents?

The median age in Scranton is 38 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

How diverse is Scranton?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Scranton is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Scranton are White (69.1%), Hispanic Or Latino (16.7%), Asian (5.5%), Black Or African American (4.5%), Two Or More (3.4%), Other (0.4%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.3%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Scranton residents?

The median age in Scranton is 38 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

Scranton Crime


Overall Crime

Above Average
Overall crime in Scranton is above average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

High
The level of violent crime in Scranton is high compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Above Average
The level of property crime in Scranton is above average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in Scranton


Elementary Schools

5 /10
Frances Willard #32
Public
PK-5
Public
PK-5
513 Students
3 Reviews
513
Students
3 Reviews
5 /10
George Bancroft #34
Public
PK-5
Public
PK-5
244 Students
2 Reviews
244
Students
2 Reviews
5 /10
John Adams #4
Public
PK-5
Public
PK-5
349 Students
1 Reviews
349
Students
1 Reviews

Middle Schools

5 /10
West Scranton Intrmd School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
768 Students
4 Reviews
768
Students
4 Reviews
5 /10
Northeast Intrmd School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
864 Students
13 Reviews
864
Students
13 Reviews
4 /10
South Scranton Intrmd School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
613 Students
6 Reviews
613
Students
6 Reviews

High Schools

3 /10
Scranton High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,770 Students
10 Reviews
1,770
Students
10 Reviews
2 /10
West Scranton High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
877 Students
4 Reviews
877
Students
4 Reviews

What Renters Say about Scranton


Apartment List has released the results for Scranton from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
61%
Parks and Outdoor Activities
55%
Pet Friendliness
52%
Public Transit
48%
Safety and Crime Rate
45%
Commute Time
42%
Quality of Schools
32%
Jobs and Career Opportunities
24%
Social Life
21%
Weather
20%
Affordability
13%
State and Local Taxes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in Scranton?

Apartment Rentals in Scranton start at $850/month.

How can I find a cheap apartment in Scranton?

You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Scranton by using the cheap apartments filter.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Scranton?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Scranton apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in Scranton?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Scranton.

How can I find off-campus housing in Scranton?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Scranton. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include King's College, and Wilkes University.