Rent by ZIP · Delaware County
Rent in Swarthmore, PA 19081
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,850 (+5.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,535 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,430 | $1,360 | +5.1% | $1,287–1,573 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 | $1,480 | +4.7% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,209 ±$145 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,760 | +5.1% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,644 ±$133 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,200 | $2,110 | +4.3% | $1,980–2,420 | $1,658 ±$216 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,360 | +3% | $2,187–2,673 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,860.
What renters pay in 19081
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19082 | Upper Darby | $1,540 | $1,338 |
| 19079 | Sharon Hill | $1,720 | $1,589 |
| 19083 | Havertown | $1,770 | $1,399 |
| 19078 | Ridley Park | $1,660 | $1,438 |
| 19085 | Villanova | $2,520 | – |
| 19076 | Prospect Park | $1,500 | $1,374 |
Fair Market Rents across Delaware County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.