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Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Swarthmore, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Swarthmore
$1,680/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Swarthmore is $1,680 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $270 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Swarthmore
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Swarthmore rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Swarthmore, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Swarthmore, PA
Average rent prices in Swarthmore have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Swarthmore, PA
Rent prices in Swarthmore vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Swarthmore is $1,610, whereas a house costs $1,880. 1-bedroom apartments in Swarthmore run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 |  116% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,322 | No Change | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,925 | No Change | 29% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Swarthmore | $1,570 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,610 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | 75% | - | |
Houses | $1,880 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
116%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,322
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last year
29%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Swarthmore
Average rent
$1,570
Apartments
Average rent
$1,610
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
75%
Houses
Average rent
$1,880
The table above reflects average rent prices in Swarthmore, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Swarthmore, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Swarthmore and Aston by all bedroom counts and property types.
Swarthmore
14%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Swarthmore, PA is 24% lower than the median rent in Aston, PA.
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$2,875
3%Discover rentals in Swarthmore, PA
3d ago
Condo for rent in Swarthmore
801 Yale Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Jul 9
3d ago
111 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Swarthmore
801 Yale Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Jul 9
3d ago
111 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Swarthmore
801 Yale Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Jul 9
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Frequently asked questions for Swarthmore, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Swarthmore rental market.
How much is rent in Swarthmore?
The average rent in Swarthmore is $1,680 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Swarthmore?
Average rent prices in Swarthmore have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Swarthmore rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Swarthmore is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $270 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Swarthmore?
To comfortably afford rent in Swarthmore, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Swarthmore?
Swarthmore's rental market welcomes pets in 56% of available apartments. With an average of 9 listings per month, this college town in Pennsylvania provides multiple options for renters with animal companions.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).