940 E Elm St, Scranton, PA 18505
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,100 sqft
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,100 sqft

940 E Elm St, Scranton, PA 18505

South Side

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1940
Living Area
1,100 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

1st floor 2-bedroom apartment located in the upper South side of Scranton. It has washer and dryer hookup available in the unit. Formal dining room and living room available, large pantry and a large backyard. Water and Sewer included, no section 8! 1 pet MAX allowed with additional non-refundable pet deposit of $300 and monthly fee of $30. Applications are required and non-refundable. There is a $40 nonrefundable application fee. Credit, background, identification, income and eviction is checked. Monthly income should be 2.5X the rent amount and credit score 600 or more. Se habla espanol
940 E Elm St, Scranton, PA 18505 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft apartment in South Side, built in 1940. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 27, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,347/month.

Home Details for 940 E Elm St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Street Parking

Comparable Sales for 940 E Elm St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
21 Stafford Ave, Scranton, PA
0.81
Apartment
$111,000
06/10/26
2
1
800 sqft
618-620 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA
0.66
Apartment
$285,000
07/14/26
1
1
900 sqft
1019 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA
0.27
Apartment
$168,000
03/20/26
3
1
937 sqft
703 Crown Ave, Scranton, PA
0.32
Apartment
$135,000
04/30/26
1
1
1,598 sqft
641 E Elm St, Scranton, PA
0.33
Apartment
$235,000
06/05/26
2
1
-
914-916 Acker Ave, Scranton, PA
1.38
-
-
-
-
807 Monroe Ave, Scranton, PA
1.66
Apartment
$194,900
01/12/26
1
1
600 sqft
1216 Lafayette St, Scranton, PA
2.00
Apartment
$125,000
09/29/25
2
1
653 sqft
726-728 Landis St, Scranton, PA
1.43
Apartment
$36,170
12/30/25
4
2
5,578 sqft
643 Monroe Ave #L-23, Scranton, PA
1.53
Apartment
$340,000
09/15/25
3
1
1,200 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

South Side
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What Locals Say about South Side

At least 106 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • 5qxmmyb7p6
    "Carnivals and festivals make the neighborhood special. It allows for feelings of togetherness in the community"
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    "Country 2 minutes from the city very clean and beautiful up here ! No trouble for the most part very quiet "
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    "Lighting sidewalks someone is going to get hit walking in the streets the younger ones fly done wintermantle and east mountain road "
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  • Trulia User
    "Mountain outside. The city can’t get any better than east mountain ! We all know each other And can count on most neighbors "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet on the mountain it’s like living outside of a city with trees lakes Ams wildlife amd only a hop skip to the store Ams pharmacies etc "
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  • Trulia User
    "Hope and skip from the city love the mountain and the residents calm for the most part love it here "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice walks has a small Lake at the top ! fish walk your dogs or jog or take your motor bike quad etc "
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    "It’s quite and peaceful and everyone gets along with everyone and we all Look out for me another in the area "
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    "Living in the mountain right outside the city love the area it’s delightful to wake up in the morning and see all the different animals "
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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly not congested with homes Close to one another , nice club and lake nearby l. Know most of the residents that live up here "
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  • Monique M.
    "Pick up after your dog so when people are walking they don’t step in it. Be courteous to you neighbors."
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  • James T.
    "June and July you will hear fireworks pretty much all the time at night so I would stay away from this place if you want peace and quiet and the neighbors dog doesn't shut up across the street when they let him out"
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  • Danielle R.
    "there are alot of neighborhood kids playing..cars speed on these roads tho so it gets a little scary to ride bike in streets "
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  • Myriam C. M.
    "I’ve lived here for 16 years. We raised our children here and it’s a very nice neighborhood with caring neighbors who will watch out for each other."
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  • Jrahman93
    "Nice and quiet neighborhood. Neighbors mind their own business. Very considerate with noise and etc. Safe at night and never had any issues. "
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  • Tabitha M.
    "there are plenty of families, it can get a little loud with kids having fun. there is a dog park up the street and a playground. it's not the kind of place where you can leave you car unlocked "
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  • Tracey S.
    "There are many families in our neighborhood that live, work and go to school in South Side. Many of us have lived here our entire lives, we want to keep it safe and inviting for new families, singles and couples."
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  • Carley S.
    "I do not see many kids around here. Some areas are a lot quieter then others depending what part you are in . Many close restaurants . No walking distance grocery stores "
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  • Nina B.
    "I live in upper south side. It’s really convenient because I’m right off of 81 and 5 min from the Scranton expressway. There’s a grocery store, a CVS, and a dunkin just a few blocks away. But if you go 5 blocks down you’re really in south side and it’s pretty sketchy. So I stay away. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 27, 2025
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC255782
ListingRemoved
$1,050
Dec 18, 2025
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC255782
PriceChange
$1,050
Price decreased by 5%
Nov 7, 2025
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC255782
Listed For Rent
$1,100

Frequently asked questions about 940 E Elm St

  • Is Scranton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Scranton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Scranton?
    The median sale price in Scranton is $197K. That is up $9.83K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the South Side neighborhood?
    Residents describe the South Side neighborhood in Scranton, PA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in South Side, Scranton.
  • What are the closest schools to 940 E Elm St?
    The closest schools to 940 E Elm St in Scranton, PA are McNichols Educational Plaza (Elementary, rated 5/10), South Scranton Intermediate School (Elementary, rated 4/10), West Scranton High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 940 E Elm St have parking?
    Yes, 940 E Elm St in Scranton, PA has on-site parking.

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