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Housing
Looking for studio or 1br Jan thru June’ 27
I’ll continue to post this in the fall, but posting a heads up that I’m in search for a small studio or a 1br apartment when I return from leave in January 2027. Anywhere between Center City Philadelphia and Swarthmore and preferably close to a Septa train station along the Wawa line.
Please let me know if you have something, or know of someone who has something available. Jan-June’27.
Please contact me via lswanso1@swarthmore.edu
Thank you!
Housing available in West Philly
I am a recent Swarthmore alum looking to sublet my room in a West Philly apartment for the summer (it would also be possible to be added to the lease starting in the fall).
The sublet could begin as soon as the end of May. The apartment is near several bus and trolley routes, the MFL, and regional rail.
Details/amenities: 2nd floor apartment, 1200 sq ft, central AC and heating, 2B1B, hardwood floors, in unit washer/dryer, porch and balcony
rent is 750$/per month not including utilities
The other current resident is also a Swat alum currently working as a paralegal
Please feel free to text or email with any questions or for more details!
West Philly Apt Sublet (June 14-July 24)
June 14–July 24 apartment sublet in West Philly, close to the 49th St SEPTA station.
It’s a charming place in a lovely neighborhood, close to lots of restaurants and coffee shops, and Clark Park is only a 7-minute walk away. Trolley and bus stops are also very close.
The apartment will have 2 window AC units. There’s no laundry in the building, but a laundromat is just a 2-minute walk away.
Rent is $1350/month + electricity (I’m willing to negotiate!). Wifi is already included.
Housesitting from June 24th-August 19th
We are looking for a responsible person to take care of our house for a couple of months over the summer, from June 24th to August 19th (or part of that). The house is about ten minutes’ walk from campus, not far from SRS. You would pay utilities but nothing else. Happy to discuss other details.
Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment close to campus
I am going on sabbatical for a year and would like to sublet a beautiful fully furnished two bedroom apartment with a large screen-in porch on the second floor of the house (that has a total of three units). The apartment has:
-a parking spot (not covered),
-a laundry room with a washer and dryer (in the basement),
-a dishwasher,
-a screened-in porch
-a nice yard (that is taken care of by the College; this also includes snow shoveling
-is fully furnished
It is very close to the College as well as to the center of Swarthmore and the train station. The price is between $1600-$1700 (depending on rent increase for 2026-27). It is available from August 2026 till August 2027 (the exact dates are flexible).
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Room for Rent in family home with private living/dining area and kitchenette, semi-private bathroom with shared laundry. Access to full kitchen and outdoor space. Quiet neighborhood-parking available. Just Off Chester Rd about 1 mile from Swarthmore Train Station-on the 109 route, bicylce storage available.
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.
Phone number – 610-299-0101