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property at 376 Washington St

$1,500

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property at 126 Union St

$1,500

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126 Union St

LynnMA01902

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property at 231 Lafayette St

$1,900

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$1,900

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231 Lafayette St, Unit 4

231 Lafayette St
SalemMA01970

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property at 297 Nahant Rd

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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297 Nahant Rd, Unit 3

297 Nahant Rd
NahantMA01908
property at 95 Nahant St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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95 Nahant St

LynnMA01902

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property at 114 Nahant St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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114 Nahant St

LynnMA01902
property at 285 Lynn Shore Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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property at 285 Lynn Shore Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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property at 41 Atlantic Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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41 Atlantic Ave, Unit #2

41 Atlantic Ave
MarbleheadMA01945
property at 300 Lynn Shore Dr

$2,295

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$2,295

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300 Lynn Shore Dr, Unit 1004

300 Lynn Shore Dr
LynnMA01902
property at 212 Humphrey St

$2,400

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$2,400

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212 Humphrey St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 7 Champlain Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Champlain Rd

SalemMA01970

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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 $1,595. Mosaic in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,800
CaldwellS3Studio,1BA$1,870
11-17 Beach Road Apartments17 Beach Road 1B-1B Med1BR,1BA$1,900
The Vault0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,900
Breakwater North HarborS1BStudio,1BA$1,950
175 Ocean StThe Twos1BR,1BA$2,000
Hawthorne CommonsThe Hamilton1BR,1BA$2,158
LoreST2Studio,1BA$2,199
Cove164A1E1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA and Nearby

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swampscott area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1004 Paradise Rd Model at 1004 Paradise Rd, Unit 3N in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Swampscott apartment is the 127 Canal St Model at 127 Canal St, Unit 3 starting at $3,700 with a $2.18 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.
1004 Paradise Rd, Unit 3N1004 Paradise Rd2BR,1.5BA$0.30
127 Canal St, Unit 3127 Canal St4BR,2BA$2.18
Vavel ApartmentsA42BR,2BA$2.51
197 Eutaw Ave, Unit Apt 2197 Eutaw Ave3BR,1BA$2.46
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.04
230 Broadway, Unit #2230 Broadway2BR,1BA$2.40
10 Atkins Ave, Unit 110 Atkins Ave2BR,1BA$2.90
Bell North ShoreA1B1BR,1BA$2.74
Hawthorne CommonsThe Chestnut1BR,1BA$2.95
175 Ocean StThe Ones1BR,1BA$2.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swampscott

What type of rentals are currently available in Swampscott?

There are currently 346 Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $12,439. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swampscott ranging from $1,500 to $6,900.

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 $1,500 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,855.

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 $2,400 to $12,439, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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