Housing

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Room Rental

One bedroom rental for a female available in June 2026. Home is one mile from Swarthmore Campus. Includes full bath, laundry on-site, storage area, utilities, wi-fi, driveway and off-street parking, use of deck, yard, along with other amenities. Past 2 tenants have enjoyed their time in this home. Must love dogs. Feel free to email or text for more information. Rent is $900 per month.

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BMC senior looking for summer housing/sublet in Bryn Mawr

Hi! I’m a Bryn Mawr rising senior looking for housing in Bryn Mawr from mid may through july. Would prefer if walking distance to campus, but flexible. Looking for 1-3 rooms! Thank you so much! Would be happy to housesit/petsit 🙂

Furnished 3BR/2BA Home in Quiet, Tree-Lined Neighborhood – Available July 2026–July 2027

Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood on a beautiful tree-lined street, this fully furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is ideal for a visiting scholar, postdoctoral researcher, or anyone seeking to live in (or get to know) the highly regarded Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
The home features a spacious, nature-friendly yard perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertaining, with mature trees and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. Inside, the home is comfortably furnished and move-in ready, offering a warm, welcoming environment for a one-year stay.
Details:
• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Additional office space and full basement with a home gym
• Fully furnished
• Available July 2026 – July 2027 (one-year term)
• Quiet, walkable neighborhood with tree-lined streets
• Spacious yard ideal for nature lovers and outdoor gatherings
• Located in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District
Perfect for professionals seeking a peaceful, convenient home base during their stay. Convenient access to the PHL Airport and major interstates (I-95, I-76, I-476).

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Graduating Senior Seeking Summer Housing 5/25-8/3

I’m a graduating Swarthmore student looking for housing opportunities in the Swarthmore or Philadelphia area from late May to early August to do on-campus research.

Please reach out about any house-sitting, pet-sitting, subletting, or roommate availability!

Possible summer sublet/housesit in Swarthmore

We have a detached studio apartment at our home, around 1-1.5 miles from campus, in Swarthmore PA, that is available for a student summer sublet. Has a private bathroom and small kitchen. Pictures/video on request.

We are looking for someone who might plausibly be willing to dog/house sit for a few of their weeks as well if/when we are away.

Price and dates negotiable! Please reach out and we can see what might be possible.

Summer Sublet: 2-Bedroom Apartment in Park Slope, Brooklyn, $1970

Summer Sublet – Brooklyn, NY- Sunny 2-Bedroom

June 1– Aug. 31, $1970, plus security deposit and utilities. You get the whole apartment. Furnished private bedrooms. eat-in kitchen and living room w. A/C, high-speed cable connection, secure Wi-Fi, Quiet. Around the corner from Prospect Park, F/ G trains and local buses. Safe, friendly, secure bldg. & neighborhood, 1 block from laundry, 24-hr. stores, restaurants and gym. Please email, and say why you’d like to rent, for how long, your typical daily schedule, and your income source. I’m a Swarthmore alum.

 

Roommate Needed – Barn

A room of one’s own available.
Comes with three roommates (Swarthmore students).

4 bedroom apartment, ~1,500 sq ft
One block from campus (~4 minute walk to McCabe)
1.5 bathrooms
Wifi
Kitchen + Dining/Living Room
In-house Washer/Dryer
Hallway closet (for you!)
Shed
Communal backyard space
Attic + Basement storage
Parking space

PHOTOS HERE: https://imgur.com/a/BjEIhjR (they won’t upload)

**All areas are furnished EXCEPT for your room. We may be able to provide say, a bed**

Rent $800 per month

Other amenities include:
rustic orange juicer,
air friar,
trampoline,
streaming services (all of them),
dishwasher,
grandfather clock,
a gross excess of ceramic and silver wares, etc

Send us a message @ barntwon@gmail.com (we are sophomores).

Student Seeking Summer Housing 5/12-6/13

I’m a Swarthmore Student looking for housing opportunities in the Swarthmore area or near a SEPTA station from mid-May to mid-June in order to do on-campus research.
Please reach out about any house-sitting, pet-sitting, subletting, or roommate availability!

Housing Wanted: Former Visiting Swarthmore Faculty & Long-time Resident

Housing Wanted: Swarthmore/Media

Local writer, filmmaker, and former Swarthmore visiting faculty member seeking a room or guest suite. I have deep roots in Swarthmore and Upper Providence and am looking to be close to family on Harvard Ave.

Timeline: Summer through the end of the year, with the potential to stay longer.

I am a quiet, professional resident and spend most of my time working. If you have a space available or a lead on one, please reach out.

Contact: Lee Sternthal
610-234-2705 | lasternthal@gmail.com

Faculty Apartment for rent May-December

Are you a graduating senior planning to spend the summer and fall of 26 here in Swarthmore?
Faculty apartment next to campus available for rent from May to December 26. Maximum two persons. Apartment is spacious, sunny, with excellent kitchen, large living room and dining room, and separate bedrooms for each occupant. There is also a large backyard.
You have to be a graduating senior because a new college policy forbids renting to current students.

Summer by the Sea — Charming Cape May Cottage Available

It’s never too early to plan your next summer vacation in lovely, Victorian Cape May. Enjoy gentle breezes on the screened sunporch of this charming cottage while sipping your morning coffee.
Prepare your favorite BBQ dinners on the outdoor grille in the fenced yard (also perfect for vacationing pets). You’ll find plenty of room for couples and small families in this renovated single story home just seven blocks from the beach in a quiet residential neighborhood.

Amenities include w/d, dishwasher, room air conditioners, three tvs, WIFI, outdoor shower, and private parking space. Prices are well below market, $1250 weekly.

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Phone number – 610-299-0101