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property at 126 Union St

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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126 Union St

LynnMA01902
property at 376 Washington St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 73 High Rock St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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73 High Rock St

LynnMA01902
property at 295 Nahant Rd

$2,025

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$2,025

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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295 Nahant Rd

NahantMA01908
property at 299 Nahant Rd

$2,025

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$2,025

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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299 Nahant Rd, Unit 4

299 Nahant Rd
NahantMA01908
property at 131 Ocean St

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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131 Ocean St

LynnMA01902

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property at 23 New Ocean St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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23 New Ocean St

SwampscottMA01907
property at 148 Washington St

$2,150

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$2,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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148 Washington St

PeabodyMA01960

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property at 1 Atlantic St

$2,400

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$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Atlantic St

LynnMA01902
property at 123 Highland Ave

$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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123 Highland Ave, Unit 3

123 Highland Ave
SalemMA01970
property at 406 Broadway

$2,400 - $2,500

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406 Broadway

LynnMA01904

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property at 1 Loring Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Loring Ave

SwampscottMA01907

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 $1,650. 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$1,650
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Mosaic1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
CaldwellS3Studio,1BA$1,830
11-17 Beach Road Apartments17 Beach Road 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Small1BR,1BA$1,900
175 Ocean StThe Threes1BR,1BA$2,000
Breakwater North HarborA1C1BR,1BA$2,135
The Oxford Lynn1 Bed - 051BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swampscott area is the $0.78 price per square foot 12 Walter St Model at 12 Walter St, Unit #1 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Swampscott apartment is the 30 Henry Ave Model at 30 Henry Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Central 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.
12 Walter St, Unit #112 Walter St3BR,1BA$0.78
30 Henry Ave, Unit 230 Henry Ave3BR,1BA$2.07
12 Michigan Ave12 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.51
14 Glover St, Unit 214 Glover St2BR,1BA$2.08
63 Ingalls St, Unit APT163 Ingalls St3BR,1BA$2.29
454 Chatham St, Unit apt2454 Chatham St2BR,1BA$2.00
380 Chatham St, Unit 1380 Chatham St2BR,1BA$2.50
230 Broadway, Unit #2230 Broadway2BR,1BA$2.20
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swampscott

What type of rentals are currently available in Swampscott?

There are currently 348 Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $10,168. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swampscott ranging from $1,400 to $9,850.

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 $1,400 to $9,850 with an average monthly rent of $3,822.

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 $2,500 to $4,719, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $5,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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