
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olmsted Neighborhood of Swampscott, MA from $900 (63 Rentals)
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44 Sculpin Way

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The Landing at Vinnin Square

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The Westcott Swampscott

322 Humphrey St

5 Ingalls Terrace

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5 Ingalls Ter, Unit #1

23 New Ocean St

1 Loring Ave

64 Atlantic St
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38 Estes St, Unit 4

BayView Apartments

32 Chestnut St, Unit 8

2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit 1

180 Lewis St

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Breakwater North Harbor

44 Estes St, Unit 14

44 Estes St, Unit 5

75 Haviland Ave
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38 Estes St, Unit 15

38 Estes St, Unit 12

23 Central Ave, Unit 301

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11-17 Beach Road Apartments

5 Orchard Cir

175 Ocean St

472 Essex St

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The Oxford Lynn

The Vault

23 Central Ave, Unit 402
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87 Oxford St, Unit 401

87 Oxford St, Unit 506

87 Oxford St, Unit 406

87 Oxford St, Unit 404

24 Mount Vernon Apartments

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454 Chatham St, Unit apt2

67 Tudor St, Unit 27

87 Oxford St, Unit 306

23 Central Ave, Unit 207

145 Munroe St, Unit 301
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31 Walter St

111 Brookline St

87 Oxford St, Unit 603

14 Amity St

87 Oxford St, Unit 502

74 Burrill Ave

3 Grosvenor Park

15 Birch St

55 Estes St, Unit 1

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380 Chatham St, Unit 1
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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 | $1,821 | $1,625 | $2,025 |
| Olmsted 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,500 | $2,610 |
| Olmsted 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,011 | $2,199 | $7,695 |
| Olmsted 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $2,500 | $4,719 |
| Olmsted 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 63 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 $1,650. Mosaic has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. 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 | $1,650 |
| Mosaic | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 11-17 Beach Road Apartments | 17 Beach Road 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 175 Ocean St | The Threes | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
| The Oxford Lynn | 1 Bed - 05 | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| The Landing at Vinnin Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2,251 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olmsted, MA
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olmsted 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 Olmsted apartment is the 12 Michigan Ave Model at 12 Michigan Ave starting at $2,500 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the East Lynn 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Walter St, Unit #1 | 12 Walter St | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 12 Michigan Ave | 12 Michigan Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| Vavel Apartments | A1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| 63 Ingalls St, Unit APT1 | 63 Ingalls St | 3BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 454 Chatham St, Unit apt2 | 454 Chatham St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 380 Chatham St, Unit 1 | 380 Chatham St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Bell North Shore | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 24 Mount Vernon Apartments | Renovated 1-bedroom with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 5 Ingalls Ter, Unit #1 | 5 Ingalls Ter | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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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 $2,251.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olmsted?
The cheapest apartment in Olmsted is Mosaic which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Olmsted costs $5,400.
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 9 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 $292 which is $5,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olmsted.
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