Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 29, 2026
Average rent in
Swarthmore, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Swarthmore
$1,597/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Swarthmore is $1,597 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $352 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Swarthmore
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Swarthmore rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Swarthmore, PA
Average rent prices in Swarthmore have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,322, whereas a house costs $1,785. 1-bedroom apartments in Swarthmore run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 |  116% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 3% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 36% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 29% | 59% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Swarthmore | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,322 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 75% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,785 | 35% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
116%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
59%
Swarthmore
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
75%
Houses
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
35%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
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
18%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Swarthmore, PA is 5% higher than the median rent in Aston, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,520
21%$2,302
30%$1,520
$1,812
2%$1,350
15%$2,147
44%$1,586
23%$2,353
11%$1,272
16%$1,950
20%$2,195
$1,950
14%Discover rentals in Swarthmore, PA
5d+ ago
111 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Swarthmore
672 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19094
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Swarthmore
672 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19094
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
111 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Swarthmore
672 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19094
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
111 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Swarthmore
672 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19094
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,597 per month as of May 23, 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 6% since last year.
How does Swarthmore rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Swarthmore is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $352 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 $64,000/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).