Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Across Wilkes-Barre's 13 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,363 a month, with figures from $919–$1,363. The highest typical rent is in 18769 ($1,363) and the lowest in 18706 ($919). 4 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 9 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Luzerne County pay about 1.45% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $949 | $481–$949 | 13 |
| 1 bed | $1,106 | $752–$1,106 | 13 |
| 2 beds | $1,363 | $919–$1,363 | 13 |
| 3 beds | $1,786 | $1,017–$1,786 | 13 |
| 4 beds | $1,962 | $1,139–$1,962 | 13 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Wilkes-Barre ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
- About $1,363 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $919–$1,363. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
- About $1,106 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $752–$1,106. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
- About $1,786 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $1,017–$1,786. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
- About $949 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $481–$949. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
- About $1,962 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $1,139–$1,962. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Wilkes-Barre ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 18769 has the highest typical rent at $1,363 a month, and 18706 the lowest at $919.
- What is the property tax rate in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Luzerne County pay a typical 1.45% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Wilkes-Barre rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).