
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olmsted Neighborhood of Swampscott, MA from $900 (32 Rentals)
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The Westcott Swampscott

BayView Apartments

38 Estes St, Unit 4

32 Chestnut St, Unit 8

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137 Eastern Ave, Unit 507

23 Central Ave, Unit 401

50 Baldwin St
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2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

The Vault

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Mosaic

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Breakwater North Harbor

44 Estes St, Unit 5

73 Baldwin St

38 Estes St, Unit 12

38 Estes St, Unit 15
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23 Central Ave, Unit 402

124 W Green St

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11-17 Beach Road Apartments

23 Central Ave, Unit 802

23 Central Ave, Unit 703

175 Ocean St

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126 Union St

Cobbet Hill

12 Chancery Ct

Floating Bridge Pond

131 Ocean St

203 Lewis St

285 Lynn Shore Dr

20 High St
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Olmsted, Swampscott, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olmsted?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olmsted Studio Apartments | $1,825 | $1,595 | $2,150 |
| Olmsted 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,650 | $3,295 |
| Olmsted 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,869 | $1,750 | $4,100 |
| Olmsted 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,391 | $2,550 | $4,600 |
| Olmsted 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,100 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Olmsted Neighborhood of Swampscott, MA.
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Cheapest Available Olmsted Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olmsted area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at BayView Apartments priced from $1,595. The Vault has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Olmsted apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Vault | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Westcott Swampscott | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted - $60k - | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
| Mosaic | Studio 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 11-17 Beach Road Apartments | 44 Lewis Street 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 175 Ocean St | The Threes | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | S1B | Studio,1BA | $2,075 |
| The Oxford Lynn | 1 Bed - 01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olmsted, MA
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olmsted area is the $2.00 price per square foot 107 Ocean St Model at 107 Ocean St, Unit 2 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Olmsted apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $3,074 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olmsted apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 107 Ocean St, Unit 2 | 107 Ocean St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| 63 Ingalls St, Unit APT1 | 63 Ingalls St | 3BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 43 Sachem St, Unit APT1 | 43 Sachem St | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 454 Chatham St, Unit apt2 | 454 Chatham St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Bell North Shore | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 24 Mount Vernon Apartments | Renovated 1-bedroom with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 31 Walter St | 31 Walter St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Westcott Swampscott | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den - Workforce/Income P | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 137 Eastern Ave, Unit 507 | 137 Eastern Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olmsted Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Olmsted?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olmsted is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olmsted?
The cheapest apartment in Olmsted is BayView Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Olmsted costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olmsted?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Olmsted that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Olmsted?
Cheap apartments in Olmsted have an average cost of $176 which is $4,624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olmsted.
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