1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Swarthmore, PA (103 Rentals)

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Swarthmore Apartments
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Swarthmore Apartments

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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1421 Lincoln Ave, Unit B
$1,275
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1421 Lincoln Ave, Unit B

1421 Lincoln AveProspect Park, PA 19076
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$1,400

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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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108 Morton
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108 Morton

108 Morton AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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44 S Morton Ave
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44 S Morton Ave

44 S Morton AveMorton, PA 19070

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40 E Jefferson St
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40 E Jefferson St

40 E Jefferson StMedia, PA 19063
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Woodlyne Apartments
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Woodlyne Apartments

210 E Jefferson StMedia, PA 19063
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43 E 23rd St
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43 E 23rd St

43 E 23rd StChester, PA 19013

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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 $1,236. 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$1,236
Parkwynn ApartmentsStunning Renovated Apartments at The Parkwynn A...800 Sq Ft$1,650
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated795 Sq Ft$1,243
Springfield Valley Apartments1 Bedroom684 Sq Ft$1,495
Yale Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom650 Sq Ft$1,249
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth650 Sq Ft$1,415
Dartmouth House1 Bedroom604 Sq Ft$1,550
2 S Swarthmore AveA1603 Sq Ft$1,200
Samanna ApartmentsSamanna - 1 Bed 1 Bath, Renovated526 Sq Ft$1,275

Cheapest Available Swarthmore 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Swarthmore, PA is the A1 Model starting from $1,200 at 2 S Swarthmore Ave in the East Side neighborhood. The second most affordable Swarthmore 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom w/Den Model at Green Forest Apartments starting at $1,236 in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Swarthmore is currently $1,351. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Swarthmore:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
2 S Swarthmore AveA1$1,200
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den$1,236
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated$1,243
Yale Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,249
Samanna ApartmentsSamanna - 1 Bed 1 Bath, Renovated$1,275
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth$1,415
Springfield Valley Apartments1 Bedroom$1,495
Dartmouth House1 Bedroom$1,550
Parkwynn ApartmentsStunning Renovated Apartments at The Parkwynn A...$1,650

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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 $1,351.

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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