Wilkes-Barre, PA rental market

What is the average rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

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Last updated August 24, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,250.

Average rent

$1,250

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

+$50

Available rentals

128

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $3,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$6003
$7004
$8003
$90020
$1,00015
$1,10023
$1,20023
$1,30019
$1,40021
$1,50017
$1,6009
$1,7004
$1,8002
$1,9003
$2,0003
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,3001
$2,4002
$2,5001
$2,9001
$3,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,200$1,400
Feb$1,233$1,350
Mar$1,250$1,390
Apr$1,200$1,400
May$1,200$1,400
Jun$1,200$1,325
Jul$1,195$1,375
Aug$1,200$1,300
Sep$1,250No data
Oct$1,250No data
Nov$1,275No data
Dec$1,350No data

Market temperature

The Wilkes-Barre, PA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA is 38% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The average rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,250.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $870 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $995 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,195 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,395 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,848 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

Houses in Wilkes-Barre, PA rent between $450 - $3,000 with an average rent of $1,250.

8. How has the rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA increased by $50

9. How much has the rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA decreased by $50

10. How many available rentals are there in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

There are currently 128 rentals available in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

11. How do rent prices in Wilkes-Barre, PA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,250 — 37.5% lower the national average of $2,000.

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