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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$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA and Nearby

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swampscott area is the $0.24 price per square foot 85 Timson St Model at 85 Timson St, Unit #1 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Swampscott apartment is the 1008 Paradise Rd Model at 1008 Paradise Rd, Unit PHP starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the South Salem 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.
85 Timson St, Unit #185 Timson St2BR,1BA$0.24
1008 Paradise Rd, Unit PHP1008 Paradise Rd2BR,1.5BA$0.28
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$2.45
55 Pine St, Unit #255 Pine St2BR,1BA$2.45
69 Lake View Ave, Unit 169 Lake View Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
40 Moffatt Rd40 Moffatt Rd2BR,1BA$2.42
174 Lynn St, Unit #2174 Lynn St2BR,1BA$2.58
8 Nahant Pl, Unit #3018 Nahant Pl1BR,1BA$2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swampscott

What type of rentals are currently available in Swampscott?

There are currently 348 Apartments for Rent in Swampscott, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,971. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swampscott ranging from $1,800 to $5,950.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Swampscott ranges from $1,800 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,601.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Swampscott range from $2,750 to $9,435, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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