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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swarthmore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Swarthmore Studio Apartments | $1,200 | $900 | $1,397 |
| Cheap Swarthmore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $950 | $2,195 |
| Cheap Swarthmore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,378 | $2,950 |
| Cheap Swarthmore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,560 | $1,750 |
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Cheapest Available Swarthmore Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Swarthmore, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 105 Lincoln Street in the East Side neighborhood priced from $1,200. 2 S Swarthmore Ave in the East Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swarthmore apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Lincoln Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 2 S Swarthmore Ave | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | 1BR,1BA | $1,202 |
| Wallingford Estates | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,223 |
| Yale Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Park Hill Apartments | One Bedroom fully renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 2218 MacDade Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Brian Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swarthmore, PA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swarthmore area is the $1.35 price per square foot 44 Worrell Street Model at 44 Worrell Street in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Swarthmore apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Renovated Kitchen & Bath Model at Ridley Manor starting at $1,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swarthmore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Worrell Street | 44 Worrell Street | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Ridley Manor | 2 Bedroom Deluxe Renovated Kitchen & Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Eldorado Court | 2 Bed x 1 Bath - 11 | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Brian Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1721 Providence Ave | 1721 Providence Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Wallingford Estates | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Yale Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 105 Lincoln Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swarthmore Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swarthmore Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swarthmore Apartment is $1,200 at 105 Lincoln Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swarthmore Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swarthmore is starting from $1,350 at Brian Court Apartments.
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