Swarthmore, PA rental market
What is the average rent in Swarthmore, PA?
Last updated June 28, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Swarthmore, PA is $1,800.
Average rent
$1,800
Month-over-month change
+$100
Year-over-year change
-$950
Available rentals
6
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,600 to $3,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $950 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,595 | $1,398 |
| Feb | $1,500 | $1,575 |
| Mar | $1,650 | $1,595 |
| Apr | $1,650 | $1,495 |
| May | $3,200 | $2,000 |
| Jun | $2,300 | $1,675 |
| Jul | $2,750 | No data |
| Aug | $1,381 | No data |
| Sep | $1,650 | No data |
| Oct | $1,995 | No data |
| Nov | $1,700 | No data |
| Dec | $1,398 | No data |
Market temperature
The Swarthmore, PA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Swarthmore, PA is 11% lower than the national average.
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