1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Swarthmore, PA (86 Rentals)

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Swarthmore Apartments

111 S Chester RdSwarthmore, PA 19081
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Briarcliff
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Briarcliff

801 S Chester RdSwarthmore, 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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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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201 Elm Ave
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201 Elm Ave

201 Elm AveSwarthmore, PA 19081

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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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Rutledge Court
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Rutledge Court

75 S Morton AveRutledge, PA 19070
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Oakview Apartments
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Oakview Apartments

312 E Ridley AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Ridley Park Court
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Ridley Park Court

2 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Arbor Place
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Arbor Place

23 Morton AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Samanna Apartments
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Samanna Apartments

900 Macdade BlvdFolsom, PA 19033
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Kinder Park
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Kinder Park

1847 Constitution AveWoodlyn, PA 19094
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919 12th Ave
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919 12th Ave

919 12th AveProspect Park, PA 19076
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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 Green Forest Apartments in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood and is 850 square feet priced from $1,275. Walnut Chestnut Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Swarthmore:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den850 Sq Ft$1,275
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove800 Sq Ft$1,195
Ridley Manor1 Bedroom Deluxe Renovated Kitchen & Bath with ...800 Sq Ft$1,495
Parkwynn ApartmentsRenovated One Bedroom Balcony800 Sq Ft$1,625
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated795 Sq Ft$1,237
Stonewood VillageOne bedroom703 Sq Ft$1,185
Springfield Valley Apartments1 Bedroom684 Sq Ft$1,499
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth650 Sq Ft$1,355
Park Hill ApartmentsA1624 Sq Ft$1,200
The Crossings at Elmwood1 Bed, 1 bath600 Sq Ft$1,100

Cheapest Available Swarthmore 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 23, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Swarthmore, PA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,050 at 306 E Ridley Ave in the East Side neighborhood. The second most affordable Swarthmore 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at The Crossings at Elmwood starting at $1,100 in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Swarthmore is currently $1,261. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Swarthmore:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
306 E Ridley AveOne Bedroom$1,050
The Crossings at Elmwood1 Bed, 1 bath$1,100
Stonewood VillageOne bedroom$1,185
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove$1,195
Park Hill ApartmentsA1$1,200
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,207
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den$1,275
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAscott$1,275
Dartmouth House1 Bedroom$1,299
Ridley ManorDeluxe Dove One Bedroom$1,495

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Getting Around Swarthmore, PA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,261.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Swarthmore is a 850 square feet unit starting from $1,275 at Green Forest Apartments.

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