Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA from $900 (76 Rentals)

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23 New Ocean St, Unit 1
$2,050
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$2,050

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

23 New Ocean St, Unit 1

23 New Ocean StSwampscott, MA 01907
property at 44 Sculpin Way

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Sculpin Way

SwampscottMA01907
property at 23 New Ocean St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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23 New Ocean St

SwampscottMA01907
property at 40R Highland Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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40R Highland Ave

SalemMA01970
property at 64 Atlantic St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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64 Atlantic St

LynnMA01902
property at 99 Laighton St

$1,600 - $1,900

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$1,600

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$1,600

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99 Laighton St

LynnMA01902

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2 Johnsons Ter
$1,700 - $1,800
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$1,700 - $1,800

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$1,700 - $1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2 Johnsons Ter

2 Johnsons TerLynn, MA 01902
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property at 180 Lewis St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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180 Lewis St

LynnMA01902
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Caldwell
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$1,830 - $3,220
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$1,830 - $3,220

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Caldwell

34 Munroe StLynn, MA 01901
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property at 75 Haviland Ave

$1,850 - $2,500

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$1,850

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$1,850

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75 Haviland Ave

LynnMA01902
property at 303 Broadway

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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303 Broadway

LynnMA01904
property at 5 Orchard Cir

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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5 Orchard Cir

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 8 Hersey St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Hersey St

SalemMA01970

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Cove164
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$2,025 - $2,720
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$2,025 - $2,720

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 18

Cove164

164 Blossom StLynn, MA 01902
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property at 299 Nahant Rd

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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299 Nahant Rd, Unit 4

299 Nahant Rd
NahantMA01908
property at 472 Essex St

$1,800 - $2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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472 Essex St

LynnMA01902
property at 90 Ford St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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90 Ford St

LynnMA01904
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The Oxford Lynn
$2,100 - $2,450
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$2,100 - $2,450

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$2,100 - $2,450
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The Oxford Lynn

87 Oxford StLynn, MA 01901
Student Housing
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454 Chatham St, Unit apt2
$2,199
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$2,199

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454 Chatham St, Unit apt2

454 Chatham StLynn, MA 01902
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property at 29 Chase Ln

$2,200

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$2,200

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29 Chase Ln

LynnMA01902

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Swampscott, MA Local Guide

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 $1,650. Salem Highlands in the South Salem 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BayView Apartments66 Basset St StudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Mosaic1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
CaldwellS3Studio,1BA$1,830
11-17 Beach Road Apartments17 Beach Road 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Small1BR,1BA$1,900
175 Ocean StThe Threes1BR,1BA$2,000
Breakwater North HarborA1C1BR,1BA$2,135
The Oxford Lynn1 Bed - 051BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swampscott area is the $0.78 price per square foot 12 Walter St Model at 12 Walter St, Unit #1 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Swampscott apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $3,264 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swampscott apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Walter St, Unit #112 Walter St3BR,1BA$0.78
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.51
12 Michigan Ave12 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
14 Glover St, Unit 214 Glover St2BR,1BA$2.08
63 Ingalls St, Unit APT163 Ingalls St3BR,1BA$2.29
43 Sachem St, Unit APT143 Sachem St3BR,1BA$2.33
454 Chatham St, Unit apt2454 Chatham St2BR,1BA$2.00
380 Chatham St, Unit Unit 1380 Chatham St2BR,1BA$2.50
230 Broadway, Unit #2230 Broadway2BR,1BA$2.20
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68

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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 $1,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swampscott Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swampscott Apartment is $1,795 at Mosaic.

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 $2,400 at 175 Ocean St.

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 $4,380.

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