Freeland, originally called Birbeckville after founder Joseph Birbeck, then South Heberton, is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 18 miles south of Wilkes Barre, and 10 miles northeast of Hazleton. in an agricultural region. Coal-mining had been a chief industry years ago at the turn of the century when the population numbered 5,254 in 1900. In 1910, 6,197 people lived there, and in 1940, 6,593 people lived in Freeland. The population was 3,643 at the 2000 census. Freeland is the highest elevated borough in Pennsylvania at near 2000 feet above sea level Freeland apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Freeland apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.