Cheap Homes for Rent in Swansea, MA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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property at 297 Lindsey St

$550

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$550

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$550

Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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297 Lindsey St

Fall RiverMA02720
property at 2448 S Main St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2448 S Main St

Fall RiverMA02724

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property at 76 Stetson St

$1,390

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$1,390

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$1,390

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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76 Stetson St

Fall RiverMA02720
property at 260 Fountain St

$1,400 - $1,875

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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260 Fountain St

Fall RiverMA02721
property at 77 Massasoit St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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77 Massasoit St

Fall RiverMA02723
property at 76 Gifford St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

76 Gifford St

SwanseaMA02777

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property at 41 Donnelly St

$1,580

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$1,580

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$1,580

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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41 Donnelly St

Fall RiverMA02723
property at 5455 N Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5455 N Main St

Fall RiverMA02720
property at 430 North St

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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430 North St, Unit 3, Unit 3

430 North St
SomersetMA02726

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Swansea, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swansea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swansea, MA is a Studio unit found at The Christine Apartments in the Outer East Bay neighborhood priced from $1,649. The Highlands in the Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swansea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Christine ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,649
The HighlandsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Shawomet Gardens2 Bedrrom2BR,1BA$1,800
The Meadows Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath (B)2BR,1BA$1,800
Commonwealth Landing Lofts1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, MA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $1.42 price per square foot 656 June St Model at 656 June St, Unit 1 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the 45 Slater St Model at 45 Slater St, Unit A starting at $1,950 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swansea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
656 June St, Unit 1656 June St3BR,1BA$1.42
45 Slater St, Unit A45 Slater St3BR,2BA$1.48
168 Brownell St, Unit 3168 Brownell St3BR,1BA$1.31
Ashworth Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.59
1235 Gardners Neck Rd, Unit 21235 Gardners Neck Rd2BR,1BA$2.05
31 Friendship St, Unit 131 Friendship St2BR,1BA$2.00
The Meadows Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath (B)2BR,1BA$1.88
70 Barrows St, Unit 170 Barrows St2BR,1BA$1.79
The HighlandsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
46 Bay St, Unit 346 Bay St2BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swansea

What type of rentals are currently available in Swansea?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Swansea, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $5,400. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swansea ranging from $550 to $7,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Swansea ranges from $550 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,292.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Swansea range from $1,700 to $4,155, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,790 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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