Apartments For Rent in Swampscott, MA

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Apartments For Rent Near Swampscott, MA

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What Locals Say about Swampscott

Review Highlights

Swampscott blends seaside charm with easy Boston access, beaches, parks, and small-town ease. People love the safe, walkable beaches, summer events, and quick commuter rail. Some find it too sleepy; pet-friendly rentals are scarce and rush-hour drives crawl.
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  • Ashley Rodriguez
    "Walking distance to commuter rail Into downtown boston. Easy access to busses to neighboring cities. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful tree lined streets, historic homes, families and walking distance to Preston and Phillips Beach"
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  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful family neighborhood, gracious old homes with character, walking distance to the beach, very close to the rail trail for biking and running"
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  • Jessica A. A.
    "I work from home but have no commute, however we are not far from major highways and the commuter rail is local in town. I've lived here off and on my entire life and it's beautiful place to live."
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  • Amanda M.
    "Safe, sleepy, seaside town. Gorgeous with great places to eat. Schools are very good & police are usually kind. "
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  • Amanda M.
    "Sleepy seaside towns are the best ! Schools are great, police are kind, restaurants are awesome & people are tolerable. "
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  • Cynthia K.
    "parades and special events and the 4th of july is great cause its only about a block from my home. i"
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  • Fil S.
    "Lots of dog owners. Lots of space to walk dogs. There are parks and beaches open to dogs in the winter. "
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  • Jlcollins12
    "Great family neighborhood and close to Clarke school which was fantastic for my kids k-4. Parka and beaches are close"
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  • Bethschaefer003
    "As long as you pick up after your dog, you’re good. People are always out walking dogs and very friendly at the dog park "
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  • Tim O.
    "Lots of town functions down on the town square lawn. Everyone is very supportive of the town and seem to love living here"
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  • Sweetsv
    "All the neighbors on our block know each other. We socialize mostly when the weather is warm and we are doing yard work. We also got close when we had a large and destructive flood in our neighborhood. We came together to support each other. I deliver sweets to my neighbors every Christmas."
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  • Jlcollins12
    "About an hour to downtown at rush hour. Only 30 at other times. You could take the train in easily. "
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  • Jlcollins12
    "Easily drive or take the train into Boston either commuter rail from town or drive to T in Revere. Very easy commute"
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  • Natalie C.
    "There’s a farmers market on Sundays. There’s all sorts of events in the summer time on fisherman’s beach. There’s fireworks as well for the fourth."
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  • Christieruta
    "Every Sunday is a farmers market, weds night concert series, many parades and donation nights during the summer"
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  • Joe A.
    " very good area. people are very nice. feels very safe. always clean always quiet. great school system"
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  • Claire B.
    "Great place to live and raise a family. I really enjoy this small town on the outskirts of Boston. Beaches are great, and free"
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  • Robert
    "Pets are very welcome as long as their owners pick up after them and avoid let them run on their neighbors lawns. "
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  • Yonipotter
    "This is a great neighborhood for dogs. I acquired one after living in this neighborhood for.over a year. I moved out and came back and miss mine. hi Most apartments.dont offer a pet policy, so,if you find one it's rare. "
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  • Timoceanhouse
    "Kid friendly. Safe to walk around. Beaches near by. Lots of kids walking around and playing. Busy Humphrey street...hard for cars to see you"
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  • Robin G.
    "It has the highest number of politicians living in one town...including the governor. It’s quiet & the beaches are decent. More restaurants are beginning to open with more diverse menus. "
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  • Tara B.
    "Neighbors are friendly & courteous. No traffic & ample parking. Most of all, quiet. I grew up here but have relocated after being away for 5years. No other place like it."
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  • Margot H.
    "Close knit storybook like town. My fiancé and I call it the American dream village. Very small and sleepy"
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  • Ataros
    "Great place to bring up kids, good schools, safe, next to the ocean, convenient to the commuter rail and not that far from Boston."
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  • Jeff D.
    "Right next to the beaches."
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  • Richard K.
    "Great area for family with children or working professional's.Near beach,drive to Boston in 20 min.Take train into Boston.Highly rated school system."
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  • Dorothy T.
    "Great neighborhood. So private yet walking distance to school, beach, public transptn. 20 mins to airport and Boston. Commurer rail in town, bus on corner. Great schools, shopping, restaurants. House is absolutely gorgeous, with every update imaginable. Move in condition. Gorgeous private yard. Perfect for entertaining/"
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Average Rent Trends in Swampscott, MA

Rent in Swampscott, MA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jul 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$3,000
Jul 2025$3,300
Aug 2025$3,050
Sep 2025$3,000
Oct 2025$3,046
Nov 2025$2,900
Dec 2025$2,900
Jan 2026$3,100
Feb 2026$3,000
Mar 2026$2,950
Apr 2026$2,800
May 2026$2,800
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,300$2,800$3,300$1,000$2,800
Townhomes——$4,500$3,700$3,700
Apartments and Condos$2,250$2,750$3,120—$2,750
Houses—$3,500$4,150$1,000$3,500
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Swampscott, MA

  • What is the average rent in Swampscott, MA?
    The average rent in Swampscott, MA is $2,800. Rent prices range from $1,000 to as much as $7,500, depending on the type of rental.
  • How does the rent in Swampscott, MA compare to the national average?
    Average rent in Swampscott, MA is about 47% higher than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is more expensive to rent in Swampscott compared to the U.S. average.
  • What is the average rent in Swampscott, MA, by number of bedrooms?
    The average rent in Swampscott, MA is $2,200 for a studio, $2,300 for a 1 bedroom, $2,800 for a 2 bedroom, $3,300 for a 3 bedroom, and $1,000 for a 4 bedroom.
  • How have rent prices in Swampscott, MA changed compared to last year?
    In the past year, the average rent price in Swampscott, MA has decreased by $100. That means the average rent is 4% lower than last year.
  • How many available rental listings are in Swampscott, MA?
    There are 33 available rental listings in Swampscott, MA.
  • What are some zip codes in Swampscott, MA?
    Swampscott, MA includes zip codes such as: 01907.
  • What are some cities near Swampscott, MA?
    Some nearby cities include: Salem, Marblehead, Lynn, Nahant, Peabody. These cities may have more rental options to explore.