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Rental Market Trends in Swampscott, MA

What is the average rent in Swampscott, MA?

$2,671/month

Average Rent

806 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-9.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

Swampscott, MA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Swampscott, MA is $2,671 per month. This is 62% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Swampscott one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Swampscott average $1,673 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Swampscott average $2,671 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Swampscott average $3,282 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Swampscott average $4,403 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,673/month
567 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,671/month
806 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,282/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,403/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,516/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Swampscott, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 9.4%, which averages out to $250 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Swampscott, MA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Swampscott, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Swampscott, MA?

Because the average rent in Swampscott is $2,671, you’ll want to make about $8,903 per month or $106,836 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Swampscott, MA

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

100 Vantage Ter,
Swampscott, MA 01907

$3,255 - $3,345 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Vavel Apartments

Vavel Apartments

602 Loring Ave,
Salem, MA 01970

$3,600 - $4,100 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

175 Ocean St

175 Ocean St

175 Ocean St,
Lynn, MA 01902

$2,000 - $2,400 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Landing at Vinnin Square

The Landing at Vinnin Square

330 Paradise Rd,
Swampscott, MA 01907

$2,257 - $4,719 Total Monthly Price

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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