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124 Green St

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Cobbet Hill
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbet Hill

498 Essex StLynn, MA 01902
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143 Canal St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

143 Canal St

143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Floating Bridge Pond

627-631 Eastern AveLynn, MA 01902
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64 Market St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

64 Market St

64 Market StLynn, MA 01901
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Swampscott, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swampscott Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swampscott, MA is a Studio unit found at University Square North in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,750. 175 Ocean St in the East Lynn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swampscott apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Square North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
175 Ocean StThe Twos1BR,1BA$1,800
CaldwellS3Studio,1BA$1,840
BayView Apartments66 Basset St1BR,1BA$1,900
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA and Nearby

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swampscott area is the $2.51 price per square foot A4 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Swampscott apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $2,724 with a $2.10 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.
Vavel ApartmentsA42BR,2BA$2.51
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.10
6 Wheeler St, Unit 16 Wheeler St1BR,1BA$2.03
6 Arthur St, Unit 36 Arthur St2BR,1BA$2.45
351 Essex St, Unit 2351 Essex St2BR,1BA$2.44
Bell North ShoreA1A1BR,1BA$2.82
31 Walter St, Unit 331 Walter St2BR,1BA$2.57
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.75
277 Lafayette St, Unit #3277 Lafayette St2BR,1BA$2.87
Hawthorne CommonsThe Hamilton1BR,1BA$2.90

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Getting Around Swampscott, MA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 University Square North listed at $1,750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swampscott Apartment is $1,800 at 175 Ocean St.

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 $2,395 at University Square North.

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