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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Swarthmore Apartments

111 S Chester RdSwarthmore, PA 19081
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33 W Chester Pike, Unit B-10

33 W Chester Pike
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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111 N Swarthmore Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

111 N Swarthmore Ave

111 N Swarthmore 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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306 E Ridley Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

306 E Ridley Ave

306 E Ridley AveRidley 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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2218 MacDade Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2218 MacDade Blvd

2218 MacDade BlvdHolmes, PA 19043
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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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119 N Swarthmore Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

119 N Swarthmore Ave

119 N Swarthmore AveRidley 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 1 Bed unit found at Ridley Creek Views Apartments in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood priced from $1,100. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
2 S Swarthmore AveA11BR,1BA$1,200
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,205
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1,233
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1,236
2218 MacDade Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,300
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAscott1BR,1BA$1,340
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,350
Parkwoode TowersOne Bedroom Full Renovation1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swarthmore, PA

As of July 29, 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 Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Gayley Park Apartments starting at $1,847 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Sentinel Ridge 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.
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
Gayley Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.68
Ridley Manor2 Bedroom Deluxe Renovated Kitchen & Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov)1BR,1BA$1.51
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1.54
Parkwoode TowersOne Bedroom Full Renovation1BR,1BA$1.69
509 Kedron Ave, Unit A509 Kedron Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.76

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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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