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Swarthmore, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swarthmore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore Studio Apartments | $1,066 | $900 | $1,175 |
Swarthmore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $950 | $1,625 |
| Swarthmore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $1,295 | $2,960 |
| Swarthmore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $1,560 | $1,900 |
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Largest Available Swarthmore 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Swarthmore, PA is found at Walnut Chestnut Apartments in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,195. Green Forest Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $1,280. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Swarthmore:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,195 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den | 850 Sq Ft | $1,280 |
| Parkwynn Apartments | Stunning Renovated Apartments at The Parkwynn A... | 800 Sq Ft | $1,625 |
| Gayley Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 705 Sq Ft | $1,327 |
| Rutledge Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 700 Sq Ft | $1,075 |
| Springfield Valley Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 684 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Ridley Brook Apartments | Ashworth | 650 Sq Ft | $1,365 |
| Samanna Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Samanna | 563 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
Cheapest Available Swarthmore 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of December 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Swarthmore, PA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,075 at Rutledge Court . The second most affordable Swarthmore 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath - Samanna Model at Samanna Apartments starting at $1,150 in the Crum Lynne neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Swarthmore is currently $1,282. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Swarthmore:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Rutledge Court | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,075 |
| Samanna Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Samanna | $1,150 |
| Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | $1,195 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den | $1,280 |
| Gayley Park Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,327 |
| Ridley Brook Apartments | Ashworth | $1,365 |
| Springfield Valley Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,495 |
| Parkwynn Apartments | Stunning Renovated Apartments at The Parkwynn A... | $1,625 |
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The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Swarthmore is $1,282.
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Today's apartment with the most square footage in Swarthmore is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,195 at Walnut Chestnut Apartments.
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