What's a good cap rate in Scranton?

In Scranton, cap rates typically run around 7.0% (Pennsylvania state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Scranton deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Scranton?

A typical rental in Scranton runs about $1,252–$1,631/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania's effective property tax rate is about 1.49% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Scranton deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Scranton, PA

Scranton rental property analysis

Scranton is a deep-value Northeast cash-flow market — among the lowest prices in the region, with healthcare and education anchoring demand.

Scranton market snapshot

Balanced market

Mid-range cap rates — cash flow and appreciation are both realistically on the table.

Typical cap rate

7.0%

Pennsylvania state median

Typical rent

$1,252–$1,631/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$130,000–$210,000

est., all-in

Property tax

1.49%

Pennsylvania effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Scranton a good place to buy rentals?

Cheap entry and strong rent ratios drive solid cash-on-cash. Older housing stock — reserve for capex — and screen neighborhoods carefully.

See the full Pennsylvaniainvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Scranton

Green Ridge

Desirable, stable, reliable tenants.

Hill Section

Near universities, steady demand.

West Scranton

Affordable, value-add.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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