
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olmsted Neighborhood of Swampscott, MA from $900 (24 Rentals)
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145 Munroe St

145 Munroe St

Caldwell

The Vault

Breakwater North Harbor

119 Lewis St

2 Victory Rd
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148 Maple St

The Oxford Lynn

145 Munroe St

472 Essex St

The Shipwright
Olmsted, Swampscott, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olmsted?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Olmsted Studio Apartments | $1,764 | $1,575 | $2,450 |
Olmsted 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,750 | $5,814 |
Olmsted 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,080 | $2,200 | $7,681 |
Olmsted 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $2,750 | $9,903 |
Olmsted 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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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 THE ESSEX priced from $1,575. BayView Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Olmsted apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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THE ESSEX | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
BayView Apartments | 66 Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
11-17 Beach Road Apartments | 17 Beach Rd- Small1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
The Vault | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Breakwater North Harbor | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,856 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olmsted, MA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olmsted 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 Olmsted 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 Olmsted apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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85 Timson St, Unit #1 | 85 Timson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
1008 Paradise Rd, Unit PHP | 1008 Paradise Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.28 |
35 Pacific St, Unit #2 | 35 Pacific St | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
55 Pine St, Unit #2 | 55 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
40 Moffatt Rd | 40 Moffatt Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
56 Broad St, Unit #2 | 56 Broad St | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
54 Breed St, Unit #11 | 54 Breed St | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
20 High Street Lynn, MA 01902 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
8 Nahant Pl, Unit #301 | 8 Nahant Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olmsted?
The cheapest apartment in Olmsted is 11-17 Beach Road Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Olmsted costs $4,300.
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 2 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 $402 which is $3,898 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olmsted.
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