Swarthmore, PA rental market
Last updated September 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Swarthmore, PA is $1,995.
$1,995
+$345
+$315
7
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,299 to $2,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $315 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,700 | $1,595 |
| Feb | $1,700 | $1,500 |
| Mar | $1,850 | $1,650 |
| Apr | $1,663 | $1,650 |
| May | $1,550 | $3,200 |
| Jun | $1,495 | $2,300 |
| Jul | $1,400 | $2,750 |
| Aug | $1,050 | $1,381 |
| Sep | $1,250 | $1,650 |
| Oct | $1,700 | No data |
| Nov | $1,800 | No data |
| Dec | $1,595 | 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Swarthmore, PA is 3% lower than the national average.
$1,995
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Swarthmore, PA?
The average rent in Swarthmore, PA is $1,995.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Swarthmore, PA?
Houses in Swarthmore, PA rent between $1,299 - $2,500 with an average rent of $1,995.
3. How has the rent in Swarthmore, PA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Swarthmore, PA increased by $315
4. How much has the rent in Swarthmore, PA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Swarthmore, PA increased by $345
5. How many available rentals are there in Swarthmore, PA?
There are currently 7 rentals available in Swarthmore, PA.
6. How do rent prices in Swarthmore, PA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Swarthmore, PA is $1,995 — 2.68% lower the national average of $2,050.