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Housing
Student Seeking Summer Housing May 15-June 12th
Hello! I’m a Swarthmore Student looking for housing opportunities in the Swarthmore area or near a SEPTA station from May 15th to June 12th in order to do on-campus research.
Please reach out about any house-sitting, pet-sitting, subletting, or roommate availability!
Thank you!
2-bedroom apartment for sublet
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 2026 (the exact dates are flexible).
ISO roommate
I’m in search of a roommate. Private bedroom with shared living space. Stand alone home with full yard, fire pit, porches, garage.
-The house is 4 minutes away from the south entrance of campus.
-I have two dogs that will want to interact with you. 4 year old Pit Bull mix and a 6 month old Husky mix.
-Rent is $1,100 a month which includes all utilities.
– Alcohol free home.
Feel free to text me if you would like to chat.
Fully furnished beautiful apt in Boston
Hi all, I am subletting my apartment in Boston this summer for $1500/month. It is a beautiful apartment with full access to a free gym right by the Charles River. $1500 is for one room or you can rent the full apartment for $4500 (3 bed, 1 bath). Address is 5 Soldier’s Field Park (it is on HBS campus). Will be available May 30th to August 25th but dates are flexible. Send me an email at 6032132513 if interested!
Summer Sublet Available in West Philly
I’m a Swat alum (’16) and social worker subletting a private room and bathroom in West Philly for the summer.
The space can be available as soon as 5/1 until as late as 9/1. We have the whole third floor of a well-maintained rowhome, which is shaded by a large gingko tree and in walking distance to several parks and community gardens. We are also a block and a half away from the trolley, bus, and co-op.
The room has one large bay window, a ceiling fan with a remote, and a large closet. It is connected to the second bathroom, which has a second window, shower/bathtub, toilet, and sink. The common areas (kitchen and living room) are comfortable and furnished, and I’m happy to share kitchen supplies and utensils as well.
Amenities: Central air throughout the apartment, hardwood floors, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. Utilities not included in rent.
Roommates: I am a queer + trans social worker and therapist who works from home 4 days a week. I have a large shepherd mix named Pepper who loves company and affection and naps for much of the day.
Accessibility info: 3 steps to front door, then 2 flights of steps, no elevator.
No other dogs, sorry! Open to cats that stay in the owner’s room.
Rent is $800/month, open to lowering it in exchange for occasional dog care. Please reach out with the dates you’re looking to sublet and a little about your experience with sharing communal space.
Looking for a two bedroom apartment
My partner and I and our two well-trained cats are looking for an unfurnished two bedroom apartment (or a large one bedroom with more than one common area) in Swarthmore. Our move date is flexible, but we’d like to move by August 1 at the latest, and we’re happy to sign a one-year lease. We’re in our mid-30s and we’re quiet, organized, reliable people. Very happy to answer any questions by email.
We’re looking for the following:
Allows cats
One parking spot (doesn’t have to be covered or indoors)
Dishwasher
Washing machine in building
Ideally a porch and/or nice yard
Wood floors strongly preferred
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.
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).
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).
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