Swarthmore, PA rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Swarthmore, PA is $2,200.
$2,200
-$540
+$450
10
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $3,388.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $3,300+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $450 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 | No data |
| Oct | $1,700 | No data |
| Nov | $1,800 | No data |
| Dec | $1,595 | No data |
Market temperature
The Swarthmore, PA rental market temperature is WARM. 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 5% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Swarthmore, PA?
The average rent in Swarthmore, PA is $2,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Swarthmore, PA?
Houses in Swarthmore, PA rent between $1,000 - $3,388 with an average rent of $2,200.
3. How has the rent in Swarthmore, PA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Swarthmore, PA increased by $450
4. How much has the rent in Swarthmore, PA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Swarthmore, PA decreased by $540
5. How many available rentals are there in Swarthmore, PA?
There are currently 10 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 $2,200 — 4.76% higher the national average of $2,100.