Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA from $900 (33 Rentals)

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Cobbet Hill
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Cobbet Hill

498 Essex StLynn, MA 01902
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143 Canal St
2 Bedroom Apartments

143 Canal St

143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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Floating Bridge Pond
2 Bedroom Apartments

Floating Bridge Pond

627-631 Eastern AveLynn, MA 01902
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University Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Square

136 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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Mosaic
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic

75 Baldwin StLynn, MA 01902
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131 Ocean St
1 Bedroom Apartments

131 Ocean St

131 Ocean StLynn, MA 01902
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Swampscott, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swampscott Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swampscott, MA is a Studio unit found at Market Street Apartments in the Central neighborhood priced from $1,550. THE ESSEX in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swampscott apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,575
BayView Apartments66 Studio ClassicStudio,1BA$1,600
11-17 Beach Road Apartments17 Beach Rd- Small1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,800
The Vault0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800
Breakwater North HarborS1BStudio,1BA$1,856
The Oxford Lynn1 Bed - 061BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA and Nearby

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swampscott area is the $0.22 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at THE ESSEX in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Swampscott apartment is the 85 Timson St Model at 85 Timson St, Unit #1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the East Lynn 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.
THE ESSEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.22
85 Timson St, Unit #185 Timson St2BR,1BA$0.24
150 Allen Ave, Unit 1150 Allen Ave3BR,3BA$1.87
35 Pacific St, Unit #235 Pacific St2BR,1BA$1.73
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.43
150 Lynnway, Unit 608150 Lynnway2BR,1.5BA$2.22
55 Pine St, Unit #255 Pine St2BR,1BA$2.45
56 Broad St, Unit #256 Broad St1BR,1BA$2.10
9 Carlton St, Unit #39 Carlton St2BR,1BA$2.20
8 Nahant Pl, Unit #3018 Nahant Pl1BR,1BA$2.47

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Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swampscott Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Swampscott?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Swampscott is at Market Street Apartments listed at $1,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swampscott Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swampscott Apartment is $1,800 at 11-17 Beach Road Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swampscott Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swampscott is starting from $2,225 at THE ESSEX.

What is the most affordable Swampscott Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swampscott Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Landing at Vinnin Square and starts from $4,352.

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