Scranton, PA Rent History

107 months of data, 20172026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,315
1-year change
+4.8%
$60/mo
5-year change
+28.8%
$294/mo

Monthly rent trend

Loading…

Year-by-year rent in Scranton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2017
2017$770/mo0.0%
2018$792/mo+2.9%+2.9%
2019$838/mo+5.8%+8.8%
2020$858/mo+2.4%+11.4%
2021$1,011/mo+17.8%+31.3%
2022$1,143/mo+13.1%+48.4%
2023$1,191/mo+4.2%+54.7%
2024$1,230/mo+3.3%+59.7%
2025$1,248/mo+1.5%+62.1%
2026$1,358/mo+8.8%+76.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Scranton changed since 2017?

Median rent in Scranton, PA was $770 in 2017-08 and is $1,315 as of 2026-06 — a change of $545 per month over 9 years.

How much has Scranton rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Scranton, PA has changed +28.8% ($294 per month). The current median is $1,315.

Is rent in Scranton going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Scranton, PA has increased +4.8% ($60/mo). Current median: $1,315.

See full rent data for Scranton, PA
Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.