275 S River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
What This House Offers
This house is located across the street from Wilkes University’s main campus parking lot and is next to Wilkes University’s Sullivan Hall.
This recently... renovated, lovely, large, clean and homey historic brick house has quality features of large equipped kitchens, living rooms, multiple spacious baths, spacious bedrooms with closets and hardwood floors, and a new covered, screened porch. This house offers convenience in being next to the Wilkes University Campus with own off-street parking spaces, being close to downtown Wilkes-Barre (and restaurants, shops and theaters) and having its own washer and dryer in the building (no coins required to operate). This house offers security in that it is also patrolled by the Wilkes University Police. This is an ideal home for University Students for either Wilkes University or King's College. It has features of Large housing areas of 1,000 to 3,000 square feet
· Large equipped kitchens (see pictures)
· Large living rooms (see picture)
· Large dining rooms (see picture)
· Spacious bedrooms:
o A (1) master bedroom with hardwood floors and with a separate walk-in closet and desk (Suggested to be approximately $650/month) (see picture)
o An (1) historic large bedroom with hardwood floors and with an antique fireplace and closet (Suggested to be approximately $600/month) (see picture)
o Two (2) large bedrooms with hardwood floors and closet (Suggested to be $575 (larger room) and $525/month (smaller room)) (see pictures)
(All above are plus security deposit, move-in fee of approximately $800/room. Utilities* are included (gas*, heat*, electricity* & water* (sewer, basic trash & initial monthly cleaning**)
· Multiple large bathrooms
· New covered, screened porch in back
· Off street parking for four (4) vehicles (see picture)
· Washer and dryer in building (no coins needed to operate)
· Storage available (storage also available for end of spring semester lease start)
· Previous occupants were all did not smoke and did not have pets
· Reputable owner and property manager We have newly renovated the living spaces and are again re-introducing leasing.
We will be renting two (2) to four (4) bedroom apartments with leasing from September 2025 for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Special discounts for Wilkes University or King's College students. Even larger discounts for multiple sports teams members from either Wilkes University or King's College. (A special 9-month academic year lease is also possible.) Some furnishing available upon request for students. Contact Property Manager (Derek) for details
Unit
- $2,400 / month
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,000 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 15
Home Features
- Ceiling Fans
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- Furnished
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Porch
- Storage Units
- Tub/Shower
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Furnished Units Available
- Utilities Included
275 S River St House is located in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania in the 18702 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable79 / 100
Bike Score ®
Bikeable69 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active74 / 100
Travel and Transit

Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Pittston Area Pri Center
Grades PK-1
Public
St Nicholas-St Mary's School
Grades PK-8
Private
Elmer L Meyers Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7-12
Public
Milford E Barnes Jr School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Wilkes University
Walk: 2 min (0.1 mi)
King's College
Walk: 20 min (1 mi)
Luzerne Co. Comm. Coll.
Drive: 18 min (7.8 mi)
Misericordia University
Drive: 22 min (10.8 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 275 S River St House proximity to South Main Plaza, Penn Plaza, and City Centre by Amato. South Main Plaza is 0.4 miles away, and Penn Plaza is within a 10 minute walk.
Airports
Living in Wilkes-Barre provides easy access to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International, located just 23 minutes from 275 S River St House.