Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA from $900 (88 Rentals)

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property at 44 Sculpin Way

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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44 Sculpin Way

SwampscottMA01907
property at 322 Humphrey St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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322 Humphrey St

SwampscottMA01907
property at 675 Humphrey St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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675 Humphrey St

SwampscottMA01907
property at 14 Roy St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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14 Roy 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
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2 Johnsons Ter
$1,500 - $1,600
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$1,500 - $1,600

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2 Johnsons Ter

2 Johnsons TerLynn, MA 01902
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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

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$1,600

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$1,600

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99 Laighton St

LynnMA01902

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property at 2 Kingsley Terrace

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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property at 119 Lewis St

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

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119 Lewis St

LynnMA01902
property at 542 Eastern Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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542 Eastern Ave

LynnMA01902
property at 50 Baldwin St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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50 Baldwin St

LynnMA01902

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Caldwell
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$1,860 - $3,175
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Caldwell

34 Munroe StLynn, MA 01901
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property at 231 Lafayette St

$1,900 - $2,550

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$1,900 - $2,550

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$1,900 - $2,550

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231 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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property at 180 Lewis St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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180 Lewis St

LynnMA01902

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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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Cove164

164 Blossom StLynn, MA 01902
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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 75 Haviland Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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75 Haviland Ave

LynnMA01902
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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
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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
property at 303 Broadway

$2,100 - $2,400

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$2,100

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$2,100

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303 Broadway

LynnMA01904

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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 $1,595. 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$1,595
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,795
CaldwellS3Studio,1BA$1,860
11-17 Beach Road Apartments17 Beach Road1BR,1BA$1,900
The Vault0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,900
175 Ocean StThe Threes1BR,1BA$2,000
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swampscott area is the $2.12 price per square foot 127 Canal St Model at 127 Canal St, Unit 3 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Swampscott apartment is the A7 Model at Vavel Apartments starting at $3,950 with a $2.70 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.
127 Canal St, Unit 3127 Canal St4BR,2BA$2.12
Vavel ApartmentsA72BR,2BA$2.70
12 Michigan Ave, Unit 12 Michigan Ave Lynn #212 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$2.31
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.08
15 Hazel St, Unit 115 Hazel St3BR,1BA$2.23
Traders RowB2D2BR,2BA$2.90
Bell North ShoreA1B1BR,1BA$2.93
Cove164B1C2BR,1BA$3.00
121 Johnson St, Unit 2L121 Johnson St2BR,1BA$2.63
2 Johnsons Ter2 Johnsons Ter1BR,1BA$2.29

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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 $1,900 at 11-17 Beach Road 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 $2,260 at Princeton Crossing.

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