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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- In unit laundry
- Private entry
- Centrally located
- Bright kitchen
- Living room
Location
139 Rutgers Ave #1, Swarthmore, PA 19081, USA|Swarthmore
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Ben Kell
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Property Overview
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Central heat
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 139 Rutgers Ave #1, Swarthmore
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
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 #1
1st floor apartment in Swarthmore features hardwood floors, living room, formal dining room, and bright kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and countertops, 2 right sized bedrooms, 1 bathroom, in unit laundry, central air, private entry and a beautiful screened porch. Centrally located near town center, campus, train and highways. Rent includes one parking spot and hot and cold water. All this within a short distance to train, campus and town center. $2,950/month rent. $2,950 security deposit required. This property is managed by a responsible landlord using Avail landlord software.
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.
Positives
- Central heat
- This address offers a climate controlled environment
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 #1 cost about 74% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Swarthmore.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Swarthmore
Swarthmore
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,714 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 139 Rutgers Ave #1?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$118,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 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 | $1,800 | 2 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 #1
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 2
1801 north 23rd st
philadelphia, PA, 19121
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 1
1801 north 23rd st
philadelphia, PA, 19121
PKPublic
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Getting around Swarthmore near 139 Rutgers Ave #1
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 #1, Swarthmore
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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