As of July 16, 2026, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania has 15 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 940 section 8 apartments, 62 public housing buildings and 446 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
The Project Has 52 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 7 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 1 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
Hanover Village Apartments Has 151 Units Available
Heritage Point Apartments Has 56 Units Available
Interfaith Heights Has 215 Units Available
St John Apartments Has 24 Units Available
City Heights Apartments Has 150 Units Available
Emunah Gardens Aka Interfaith Heights Has 98 Units Available
The The Housing Authority of the City of Nanticoke will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Luzerne County for 2026.
The best apartments in Wilkes Barre, PA are Emunah Gardens Aka Interfaith Heights , Valley View Terrace , Heritage Point Apartments , Hanover Village Apartments and Boulevard Townhomes
The average property rent in Wilkes Barre, PA is $1,097.
The price range for a studio apartment in Wilkes Barre, PA is between $584 and $876. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Wilkes Barre, PA is between $683 and $1,025. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Wilkes Barre, PA is between $831 and $1,247. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Wilkes Barre, PA is between $1,074 and $1,612. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Wilkes Barre, PA is between $1,171 and $1,757. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 15 July, 2026 for the properties in Wilkes Barre, PA
Section 8 Waiting Lists Open July 2026
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