Cheap Homes for Rent in the Olmsted Neighborhood of Swampscott, MA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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property at 126 Union St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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126 Union St

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property at 12 Chancery Ct

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Chancery Ct

LynnMA01902

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property at 73 Baldwin St

$1,850 - $1,995

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$1,850 - $1,995

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73 Baldwin St

LynnMA01902
property at 203 Lewis St

$1,900

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$1,900

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203 Lewis St

LynnMA01902
property at 285 Lynn Shore Dr

$1,900 - $2,400

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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Olmsted, Swampscott, MA Local Guide

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BayView Apartments66 Basset St StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
MosaicStudio 11BR,1BA$1,795
The Vault1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900
11-17 Beach Road Apartments44 Lewis Street 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,975
175 Ocean StThe Threes1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olmsted, MA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olmsted area is the $2.75 price per square foot A4 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Olmsted apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $3,109 with a $2.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vavel ApartmentsA42BR,2BA$2.75
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.39
63 Ingalls St, Unit APT163 Ingalls St3BR,1BA$2.29
43 Sachem St, Unit APT143 Sachem St3BR,1BA$2.33
454 Chatham St, Unit apt2454 Chatham St2BR,1BA$2.00
Bell North ShoreA1B1BR,1BA$2.71
24 Mount Vernon ApartmentsRenovated 1-bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$2.71
31 Walter St31 Walter St2BR,1BA$2.50
137 Eastern Ave, Unit 507137 Eastern Ave1BR,1BA$2.51
The Vault1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olmsted

What type of rentals are currently available in Olmsted?

There are currently 217 Apartments for Rent in Olmsted, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $4,800. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olmsted ranging from $1,400 to $6,290.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Olmsted?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Olmsted ranges from $1,400 to $6,290 with an average monthly rent of $3,440.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Olmsted?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Olmsted range from $2,550 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,100.

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