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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.
Posted on: April 8, 2026
Posted in: Housing
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 🙂
Posted on: April 6, 2026
Posted in: Housing
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).
Posted on: April 6, 2026
Posted in: Housing
Selling Bruno Mars Tickets!!
I am selling 2 Bruno Mars tickets for the Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, September 1st show. The seat references are provided below. If you are interested, please reach out and I can provide more details.
Dog Walking $$ 2-3 blocks from campus
Hi! We have a wonderful 8 year old golden retriever and we’re looking for a few dog lovers who are interested in an occasional walk for extra cash, starting in mid-May. We live about 2-3 blocks from campus.
My wife and I both work in healthcare and our schedules are all over the place so there is no regular walk schedule, but we know our needs at least a few weeks in advance (with an occasional last minute ask). We need about 5-15 walks a month, with a range of times but mostly morning and early afternoon.
Walks are usually abouut 20 min of actual walking time (she has arthritis so we try to limit it to that) . You would be more than welcome to study/watch TV at our house before/during/after anytime with a dog likely cuddled next to you…sometimes a toddler/nanny will be around as well but we would let you know.
We are looking for a few people to have on our short list since we know your schedules vary. We do need walks during the summer too so if you are around that is a major plus, but please still contact us even if you aren’t and we can keep you on the list.
Happy to answer any questions. Thank you for considering!
Andrew, Laura, and Winnie
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!
Posted on: April 6, 2026
Posted in: Housing
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.
Posted on: April 6, 2026
Posted in: Housing
Need help with spring yard work?
Does your yard need a springtime cleanup?
Experienced, responsible, and hard-working young adult available immediately for yard cleanup, edging, mulching, and power washing. Reasonable rates. Free estimates.
References available upon request.
About me: Recent college graduate preparing for graduate school in the Fall. Throughout high school, I had my own landscaping business.
Reach out with any questions at (302)-437-5116
Three Gorgeous Cats In Need of Homes
Three beautiful indoor, altered, male cats in need of being rehomed after owned passed away. Bowie (7 years old) is a gorgeous soft grey, with beautiful eyes and a friendly personality. Ziggy (a green-eyed 7 year old tabby) is Mr. Congeniality and wants to be everywhere you are. Grizzly (an 11 year old tabby with golden eyes) is Mr. Majestic, is peacefully confident and does not require constant attention. All three cats will be given veterinary exams, tests, and vaccinations prior to adoption. Do you have room in your heart and home for one or all of these beautiful and loving fuzzballs?
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.
Posted on: April 2, 2026
Posted in: Housing
Booksellers, part-time
Celia Bookshop is looking for passionate, organized, responsible book lovers for part-time work next fall, or possibly over the summer.
Requirements:
-Knowledge and love of lots of different genres of books
-Friendly and easy to talk to
-Proactive (always looking for jobs to do around the store)
-Not intimidated by technology
-Able to lift heavy boxes of books
-Willing to get down on the floor or up on a ladder to shelf books
-Flexibility, including in scheduling
-A team player, kind
To apply, email a letter of interest to info@celiabookshop.com. Tell us about yourself and your love of books. What skills would you bring to the position? How can you help make Celia Bookshop a lively, welcoming space for people to connect with books and with each other, and a valued, valuable part of the community?
Resumes welcome but not required.
Looking for occasional morning childcare in Swarthmore
Hi! We’re looking for an early bird who is interested in an occasional gig for extra cash. We are moving from Philly to Swarthmore (a few blocks from campus) this May and have a 21ish month son Freddy who will need occasional morning care!
We have a wonderful full time nanny who lives in the city and is planning to continue to work with our family via train commute, but the train schedule would not allow her to get to us early enough for some of our earliest days. We both work in healthcare and our schedules are all over the place (changing day-to-day and week-to-week), but on days we both have a shift our house might empty out as early as 630 (more rare) or 7AM. We could envision the commitment being anywhere from 2-3 hours depending on your preference/logistics. It would not be on a regular schedule (since our schedules are irregular) but we would know the dates we’d need someone at least a month in advance. Looking back at the last few months we would have needed someone around 3-6 mornings per month, though it would of course vary.
Of note: this spring/summer you’d hand off to our awesome nanny, and starting in Fall we’d probably have you take him to nursery school (starts at 9:15, 2 min drive or pretty 20 min walk through campus).
If things are working out, we’d definitely hit you up for date night babysitting/other occasional childcare needs if that’s of interest, though there’d be no pressure.
We know this sounds a little crazy (and also realize many people who are interested may not be on campus this summer) but figured it didn’t hurt to ask! Happy to answer any questions. Thank you for considering!
Laura, Andrew, and Freddy (and Winnie the golden retriever) laurabgoldstein@gmail.com
Contact: Laura Goldstein Becker
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).
Posted on: March 30, 2026
Posted in: Housing
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!
Posted on: March 30, 2026
Posted in: Housing
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
Posted on: March 30, 2026
Posted in: Housing
Part-Time Errand Runner/Assistant
Local household in Swarthmore, PA is seeking a reliable and organized student for part-time errand and light administrative support.
Responsibilities May Include:
Grocery shopping and returns
Package drop-offs/pickups
Prescription pickups
Light administrative or organizational tasks
Occasional household-related errands
Position Details:
Location: Swarthmore, PA
Hours: 5–10 hours per week (flexible around class schedule)
Pay: $16–$18.65 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date: 03/25/2026
Ideal Candidate:
Dependable and punctual
Good communication skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable running independent errands
A personal vehicle is not required, but access to one is a plus. Mileage reimbursement provided if using your own vehicle for job-related errands.
This position is ideal for a student looking for steady, flexible supplemental income during the semester.
To apply, please email: richard@boothmanco.site
Include a brief introduction and your general weekly availability.
Teach Autism Spectrum 16 yr Boy to set up and use New 3D printer in Home
Earn Extra Cash, teach my 16 Year Old Son, High on Autism Spectrum,to set up and use new 3D printer. Teach In Our Home a few sessions, we live 5 minutes from Swarthmore College in Ridley Township. Please call, text or email as soon as possible. Please leave a message if I can’t answer. Thank You, Cindy
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.
Posted on: March 20, 2026
Posted in: Housing
Housesitter / Dogsitter
Looking for someone to stay with our dog, Clio, between May 23 – June 23. Lovely house in West Philadelphia, great location close to all restaurants on Baltimore ave, parks, direct trolley to downtown. Perfect for students wanting to enjoy summer in Philly!
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3D Printer For Sale
Selling a gently used ELEGOO Neptune 2 FDM 3D Printer with two rolls of PLA filament (white and gray). Printer has been assembled and used, and recommended to someone familiar with 3D printing or wanting to get started in the hobby. Some tinkering and adjustments may be required.
Selling for $200 all together.
Pickup would be at Swarthmore College Whittier parking lot. Contact jbawgus2@swarthmore.edu for details or interest.
Posted on: November 21, 2023
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