
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA from $900 (46 Rentals)
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40R Highland Ave

376 Washington St

37 Osborne Hill Dr

39 Smith St

BayView Apartments

38 Estes St, Unit 4

32 Chestnut St, Unit 8

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137 Eastern Ave, Unit 507
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2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

Salem Highlands

50 Baldwin St

23 Central Ave, Unit 401

99 Laighton St

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Mosaic

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8 Loring Ave, Unit 1

64 Atlantic St

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Breakwater North Harbor
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Caldwell

44 Estes St, Unit 5

73 Baldwin St

116-124A Central Ave, Unit 46

38 Estes St, Unit 15

38 Estes St, Unit 12

The Vault

233 Lafayette St

124 W Green St
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11-17 Beach Road Apartments

175 Ocean St

233 Lafayette St, Unit 24

1 Hazel St

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Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)

126 Union St

Cobbet Hill

327 Jefferson Ave
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12 Chancery Ct

143 Canal St

Floating Bridge Pond

64 Market St

131 Ocean St

116-124A Central Ave

203 Lewis St

278 Lafayette St

285 Lynn Shore Dr
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20 High St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swampscott?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Swampscott Studio Apartments | $1,855 | $1,100 | $2,309 |
| Cheap Swampscott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $1,200 | $3,225 |
| Cheap Swampscott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,884 | $1,750 | $4,100 |
| Cheap Swampscott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $2,500 | $4,600 |
| Cheap Swampscott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,487 | $3,000 | $3,950 |
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Cheapest Available Swampscott Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Swampscott, MA is a Studio unit found at BayView Apartments in the East Lynn neighborhood priced from $1,595. The Vault in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swampscott apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Vault | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Mosaic | Studio 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 11-17 Beach Road Apartments | 44 Lewis Street 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 175 Ocean St | The Threes | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | S1B | Studio,1BA | $2,075 |
| The Oxford Lynn | 1 Bed - 01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| University Square North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swampscott area is the $2.39 price per square foot B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,109. The second greatest value Swampscott apartment is the 63 Ingalls St Model at 63 Ingalls St, Unit APT1 starting at $2,749 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the East Lynn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swampscott apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| 63 Ingalls St, Unit APT1 | 63 Ingalls St | 3BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 43 Sachem St, Unit APT1 | 43 Sachem St | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 454 Chatham St, Unit apt2 | 454 Chatham St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| University Square South | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| Bell North Shore | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 24 Mount Vernon Apartments | Renovated 1-bedroom with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 31 Walter St | 31 Walter St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| University Square North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 137 Eastern Ave, Unit 507 | 137 Eastern Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swampscott Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Swampscott?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Swampscott is at BayView Apartments listed at $1,595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swampscott Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swampscott Apartment is $1,650 at BayView Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swampscott Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swampscott is starting from $2,250 at 11-17 Beach Road Apartments.
What is the most affordable Swampscott Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Swampscott Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bell North Shore and starts from $4,355.
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