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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swampscott Studio Apartments | $1,865 | $1,100 | $2,309 |
| Swampscott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $1,200 | $3,295 |
Swampscott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $1,750 | $4,100 |
| Swampscott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,229 | $2,500 | $4,600 |
| Swampscott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $3,100 | $3,950 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Swampscott, MA is found at Bell North Shore in the South Salem neighborhood and is 2,250 square feet priced from $3,963. Vavel Apartments has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,464 square feet and currently listed start at $3,950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Swampscott:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell North Shore | B3A | 2,250 Sq Ft | $3,963 |
| Vavel Apartments | A7 | 1,464 Sq Ft | $3,950 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 1,300 Sq Ft | $3,074 |
| Lore | 2B | 1,176 Sq Ft | $3,254 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Hawkins | 1,093 Sq Ft | $2,889 |
| Salem Highlands | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 1,082 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
| Caldwell | M2B-1 | 1,061 Sq Ft | $3,130 |
| Traders Row | B2D | 1,051 Sq Ft | $3,170 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | B2G | 1,036 Sq Ft | $3,135 |
| 24 Mount Vernon Apartments | Standard 2-bedroom | 905 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
As of July 21, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Swampscott, MA is the 42 Lewis Street 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $2,250 at 11-17 Beach Road Apartments in the Business District neighborhood. The second most affordable Swampscott 2 Bedroom is the 66 Basset St 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at BayView Apartments starting at $2,395 in the East Lynn neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Swampscott is currently $2,902. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Swampscott:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 11-17 Beach Road Apartments | 42 Lewis Street 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $2,250 |
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St 2 Bed 1 Bath | $2,395 |
| Salem Highlands | 2 Bedroom, non-renovated | $2,400 |
| 175 Ocean St | The Ones | $2,400 |
| Princeton Crossing | Dog Friendly Two Bedroom Standard | $2,500 |
| The Vault | 2BR/1.0BA | $2,575 |
| University Square South | 2BR/2.0BA | $2,675 |
| 24 Mount Vernon Apartments | Standard 2-bedroom | $2,750 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Swampscott is at 11-17 Beach Road Apartments listed at $2,250.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Swampscott is $2,902.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Swampscott is a 2,250 square feet unit starting from $3,963 at Bell North Shore.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Swampscott is currently 1,172 sq ft.
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