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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 Market Street Apartments in the Central neighborhood priced from $1,495. THE ESSEX in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swampscott apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,575
BayView Apartments66 Studio ClassicStudio,1BA$1,600
Breakwater North HarborS1BStudio,1BA$1,800
11-17 Beach Road Apartments17 Beach Rd- Small1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swampscott area is the $0.16 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at THE ESSEX in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Swampscott apartment is the 85 Timson St Model at 85 Timson St, Unit #1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.16
85 Timson St, Unit #185 Timson St2BR,1BA$0.24
150 Allen Ave, Unit 1150 Allen Ave3BR,3BA$1.87
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.19
69 Lake View Ave, Unit 169 Lake View Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
56 Broad St, Unit #256 Broad St1BR,1BA$2.10
12 Willson St, Unit 12 Willson12 Willson St1BR,1BA$1.80
54 Breed St, Unit #1154 Breed St2BR,1BA$2.60
20 High Street Lynn, MA 019022BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.40
8 Nahant Pl, Unit #3018 Nahant Pl1BR,1BA$2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swampscott

What type of rentals are currently available in Swampscott?

There are currently 335 Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $10,677. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swampscott ranging from $1,499 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Swampscott?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Swampscott ranges from $1,499 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,993.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Swampscott?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Swampscott range from $2,750 to $10,677, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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