Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Swarthmore, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Swarthmore
$1,637/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Swarthmore is $1,637 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $262 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Swarthmore
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 4% 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 $1,618, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Swarthmore run $1,194 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 | 54% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | 1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 31% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Swarthmore | $1,652 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,618 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,722 | 1% | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
54%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
30%
Swarthmore
Average rent
$1,652
Apartments
Average rent
$1,618
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
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
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Swarthmore, PA is 4% lower than the median rent in Aston, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,700
13%$3,000
32%$1,562
$1,720
5%$1,599
28%$2,000
9%$1,460
5%$2,195
17%$1,589
18%$1,750
$1,975
$2,050
22%Discover rentals in Swarthmore, PA
2d ago
111 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Swarthmore
1420 Greenway Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Swarthmore
139 Rutgers Ave #2, Swarthmore, PA 19081
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Swarthmore
100 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Studio
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
111 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Swarthmore
139 Rutgers Ave #2, Swarthmore, PA 19081
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Swarthmore
107 Rutgers Ave #A3, Swarthmore, PA 19081
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Swarthmore
100 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Studio
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
111 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Swarthmore
100 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Studio
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 $1,637 per month as of October 10, 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 4% 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 $262 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).