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273 New Hancock St

Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 - Luzerne County

Apartment

1-2 beds

1 baths

625-725 sqft

About 273 New Hancock St

Welcome to 273 New Hancock Street, presented by Axel Property Management. We have several units available for lease. For more information and to schedule a showing, please contact us. Water, Sewer, Trash, Fridge & Stove.

RentalSource last checked: May 24, 2026 · 3:33 PM ET

Last updated: May 21, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET

Managed by: Axel Property Management · (610) 424-3744 · Appfolio

Listing data quality - We review listings daily to detect outdated, duplicate, or misleading information.

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,125 - $1,300
Bedrooms:	1-2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	625-725 sqft
Pet Friendly:	No
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	83392325

Property Amenities

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Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
1 Bed	1	1	625	$1,125
2 Beds	2	1	725	$1,300

Additional Details

Apartments for rent in Wilkes Barre for $1,125-$1,300 with 1-2 beds, 1 bath, 625-725 sqft and located at 273 New Hancock St in Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. The averaged rental price of $1,213 is 21.0% ($322) lower than the average rent of $1,535 for apartments in Wilkes Barre, PA and 12.0% ($165) lower than the average rent of $1,378 for apartments in Luzerne County. This apartment is in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and the nearest schools are Dodson Elementary School, G.A.R. Memorial Middle School and James M Coughlin Junior-Senior High School. 273 New Hancock St was advertised by Axel Property Management on April 8, 2026 at 9:37 AM ET, last updated on May 21, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET and last checked today at 3:33 PM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

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Property managed by:

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(610) 424-3744

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