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property at 376 Washington St

376 Washington St

LynnMA01901
property at 161 Exchange St

161 Exchange St

LynnMA01901
property at 116 Lafayette St

116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 299 Nahant Rd

299 Nahant Rd

NahantMA01908

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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property at 116-124A Central Ave

116-124A Central Ave

LynnMA01901
property at 80 Sagamore St

80 Sagamore St

LynnMA01902

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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 BayView Apartments in the East Lynn neighborhood priced from $1,650. Mosaic in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swampscott apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BayView Apartments66 Studio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,650
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,745
CaldwellS3Studio,1BA$1,860
Breakwater North HarborS1BStudio,1BA$1,875
University Square North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA and Nearby

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swampscott area is the $0.35 price per square foot 122 Chestnut St Model at 122 Chestnut St, Unit 002 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Swampscott apartment is the A4 Model at Vavel Apartments starting at $3,600 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.
122 Chestnut St, Unit 002122 Chestnut St5BR,2BA$0.35
Vavel ApartmentsA42BR,2BA$2.51
197 Eutaw Ave, Unit Apt 2197 Eutaw Ave3BR,1BA$2.46
12 Michigan Ave, Unit 12 Michigan Ave Lynn #212 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.44
20 High Street Lynn, MA 019022BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.40
6 Arthur St, Unit 36 Arthur St2BR,1BA$2.60
29 Locust St, Unit 229 Locust St2BR,1BA$2.40
52 Roslyn St, Unit 252 Roslyn St2BR,1BA$2.33
31 Walter St, Unit 331 Walter St2BR,1BA$2.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swampscott

What type of rentals are currently available in Swampscott?

There are currently 301 Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $4,255. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swampscott ranging from $910 to $4,200.

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 $910 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,682.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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