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139 Rutgers Ave #2, Swarthmore, PA 19081, USA|Swarthmore
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Amenities for 139 Rutgers Ave #2, Swarthmore
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
| Screened Porch |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 139 Rutgers Ave #2
Peaceful 2 Bedroom 1st floor unit has hardwood floors and nice layout. Living room, formal dining room, bright kitchen with updated appliances, 2 right sized bedrooms and ceramic tile bathroom. Laundry in unit, your own heat and air conditioning, and off street parking. Rent includes water, tenant pays gas and electric. Private entrance through lovely screened porch. Close to train, downtown, and campus yet located on a quiet street. Photos included are similar to actual available unit.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 139 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Swarthmore |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19081 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Swarthmore
2-bedroom apartments at 139 Rutgers Ave #2 cost about 68% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Swarthmore.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Swarthmore
Swarthmore
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,773 |
| October 2024 | $1,855 |
| November 2024 | $1,846 |
| January 2025 | $1,913 |
| February 2025 | $1,680 |
| March 2025 | $1,695 |
| April 2025 | $1,695 |
| May 2025 | $1,695 |
| June 2025 | $1,898 |
| July 2025 | $1,796 |
| August 2025 | $1,695 |
| September 2025 | $1,917 |
| October 2025 | $2,084 |
| November 2025 | $1,877 |
| December 2025 | $1,884 |
| January 2026 | $1,745 |
| February 2026 | $1,845 |
| March 2026 | $1,970 |
| April 2026 | $1,700 |
| May 2026 | $1,700 |
| June 2026 | $1,697 |
| July 2026 | $1,697 |
| August 2026 | $1,647 |
| September 2026 | $1,695 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,850 |
| February 2025 | $1,695 |
| March 2025 | $1,695 |
| October 2025 | $2,133 |
| November 2025 | $1,877 |
| December 2025 | $1,695 |
| April 2026 | $1,700 |
| May 2026 | $1,700 |
| August 2026 | $1,647 |
| September 2026 | $1,695 |
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Can I afford to live at 139 Rutgers Ave #2?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$114,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,950 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,850 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $1,750 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $1,750 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $1,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $1,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 139 Rutgers Ave #2
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
100 college ave
swarthmore, PA, 19081
K-5Public
A
National Park Elementary School
516 lakehurst ave
national park, NJ, 8063
PK, K-6Public
C
Oldmans Township School
10 freed rd
pedricktown, NJ, 8067
PK, K-8Public
B+
Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 1
1801 north 23rd st
philadelphia, PA, 19121
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 2
1801 north 23rd st
philadelphia, PA, 19121
PKPublic
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Getting around Swarthmore near 139 Rutgers Ave #2
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 139 Rutgers Ave #2, Swarthmore
Groceries
7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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