1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Swarthmore, PA (109 Rentals)

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111 S Chester RdSwarthmore, PA 19081
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102-104 Park Ave
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102-104 Park Ave

102-104 Park AveSwarthmore, PA 19081
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144 Park Ave
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144 Park Ave

144 Park AveSwarthmore, PA 19081
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139 Rutgers Ave
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139 Rutgers Ave

139 Rutgers AveSwarthmore, PA 19081
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Briarcliff
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Briarcliff

801 S Chester RdSwarthmore, PA 19081
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201 Elm Ave
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201 Elm Ave

201 Elm AveSwarthmore, PA 19081

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The Harvard
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The Harvard

426 Harvard AveSwarthmore, PA 19081
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Greylock Apartments
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Greylock Apartments

117-119 S Chester RdSwarthmore, PA 19081
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Swarthmore
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Swarthmore

1007 Fairview RdSwarthmore, PA 19081

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33 W Chester Pike, Unit B-10

33 W Chester Pike
Ridley ParkPA19078
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116 N Swarthmore Ave
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116 N Swarthmore Ave

116 N Swarthmore AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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306 E Ridley Ave
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306 E Ridley Ave

306 E Ridley AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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The Parker Condos
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The Parker Condos

33 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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816 11th Ave
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816 11th Ave

816 11th AveProspect Park, PA 19076
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316 19th St
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316 19th St

316 19th StChester, PA 19013

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Swarthmore, PA Local Guide

Largest Available Swarthmore 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Swarthmore, PA is found at Parkwoode II in the East Side neighborhood and is 990 square feet priced from $1,950. Green Forest Apartments in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $1,249. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Swarthmore:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Parkwoode IIHigh End New Construction Large One Bedroom wit...990 Sq Ft$1,950
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov)850 Sq Ft$1,249
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove800 Sq Ft$1,233
Parkwynn ApartmentsStunning Renovated Apartments at The Parkwynn A...800 Sq Ft$1,650
Parkwoode TowersOne Bedroom Full Renovation798 Sq Ft$1,350
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated795 Sq Ft$1,205
Gayley Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom705 Sq Ft$1,497
Springfield Valley Apartments1 Bedroom684 Sq Ft$1,495
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth650 Sq Ft$1,440
Dartmouth House1 Bedroom604 Sq Ft$1,550

Cheapest Available Swarthmore 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 02, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Swarthmore, PA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,100 at Ridley Creek Views Apartments in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood. The second most affordable Swarthmore 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at 2 S Swarthmore Ave starting at $1,200 in the East Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Swarthmore is currently $1,352. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Swarthmore:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,100
2 S Swarthmore AveA1$1,200
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,205
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove$1,233
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den$1,249
2218 MacDade Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,300
Parkwoode TowersOne Bedroom Full Renovation$1,350
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAscott$1,365
Donna Ann Apartments1 Bedroom$1,399

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Swarthmore Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Swarthmore Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Swarthmore is $1,352.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Swarthmore Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Swarthmore is a 990 square feet unit starting from $1,950 at Parkwoode II.

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