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Swampscott, MA Area Guide

A cozy beach town minutes from Boston

Coastal Beach Great Schools Upscale Quiet

Swampscott is a small seaside city along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal town has upscale, luxurious neighborhoods with a close community. The education system here is superb. The high school was named a 2018 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School. Spending a day on the beach is the most popular activity in the town and most residents go daily. Join one of the 10 yacht clubs in Swampscott or the renowned, member-driven Beach Club.

The community also bonds over local events held throughout the year. Purchase hand-crafted fine art and sample gourmet cuisine while listening to live music at the annual Swampscott Arts and Craft Festival. A giving community, some events also double as fundraisers. Pay it forward by participating in the annual Boston Fox Trot 5K or golf tournament. When residents aren’t enjoying nearby beaches, you can find them strolling through one of eight Swampscott parks. Take a hike through the Harold A. King Town Forest. Camping isn’t allowed here but the area is dog friendly.

Swampscott is a suburban beachside escape but is only 40 minutes away from Boston and some of the nation’s top institutions of higher learning including Harvard University.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Swampscott, MA is $1,662 for a studio, $2,552 for one bedroom, $3,208 for two bedrooms, and $4,387 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Swampscott has decreased by -14.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,552/month
806 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,642/month
862 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Swampscott, MA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

74 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Somewhat Bikeable

42 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Swampscott Middle

Public

Grades PK-8

Clarke Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Hadley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Stanley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Swampscott Middle

Public

Grades PK-8

Swampscott High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lynn Heritage State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Salem Maritime National Historic Site
  • Lynn Woods
  • Mass Audubon's Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.