Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swarthmore, PA from $700 (55 Rentals)

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property at 801 Yale Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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801 Yale Ave, Unit 202

801 Yale Ave
SwarthmorePA19081
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Swarthmore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Swarthmore Apartments

111 S Chester RdSwarthmore, PA 19081
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1421 Lincoln Ave, Unit B
$1,275
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$1,275
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1421 Lincoln Ave, Unit B

1421 Lincoln AveProspect Park, PA 19076
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property at 33 W Chester Pike

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 W Chester Pike, Unit B-10

33 W Chester Pike
Ridley ParkPA19078

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property at 206 E Hinckley Ave

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 18

206 E Hinckley Ave

Ridley ParkPA19078
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Stewart Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Lane Apartments

200 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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116 N Swarthmore Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 N Swarthmore Ave

116 N Swarthmore AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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111 N Swarthmore Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

111 N Swarthmore Ave

111 N Swarthmore AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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306 E Ridley Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

306 E Ridley Ave

306 E Ridley AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Stoney Creek Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Creek Apartments

410 E Hinckley AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Ridley Park Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridley Park Court

2 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Oakview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Apartments

312 E Ridley AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Ridley Mews Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridley Mews Apartments

1628 Lincoln AveProspect Park, PA 19076
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Arbor Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Place

23 Morton AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Hunt Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunt Club Apartments

119 State RdMedia, PA 19063
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Knightsbridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Knightsbridge

201-203 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Swarthmore, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swarthmore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swarthmore, PA is a Studio unit found at Springfield Valley Apartments priced from $1,095. Ridley Creek Views Apartments in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swarthmore apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springfield Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Gayley Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,147
2 S Swarthmore AveA11BR,1BA$1,200
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1,236
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,243
Yale Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,249
Samanna ApartmentsSamanna - 1 Bed 1 Bath, Renovated1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swarthmore, PA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swarthmore area is the $0.86 price per square foot 512 Philmar Ct Model at 512 Philmar Ct, Unit B in the in the Sentinel Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Swarthmore apartment is the 44 Worrell Street Model at 44 Worrell Street starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swarthmore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
512 Philmar Ct, Unit B512 Philmar Ct2BR,1BA$0.86
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
24 Surrey Rd, Unit #424 Surrey Rd2BR,1BA$1.50
1421 Lincoln Ave, Unit B1421 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov)1BR,1BA$1.52
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.56
Yale Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.76
2 S Swarthmore AveA11BR,1BA$1.92

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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 $1,100 at Ridley Creek Views Apartments.

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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