Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Salem State University, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Swampscott

$2,575/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Swampscott is $2,575 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $675 more per month.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Swampscott

196

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Swampscott rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Salem State University, MA

Average rent prices in Swampscott have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Salem State University, MA

Rent prices in Swampscott vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Swampscott is $2,587, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Swampscott run $2,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,721.

Listings

Studio

$1,897

-

12%

1 bedroom

$2,100

-

6%

2 bedroom

$2,700

-

6%

3 bedroom

$3,187

-

14%

4 bedroom

$3,750

-

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,897

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,187

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Salem State University, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Salem State University, MA

290 Washington St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marblehead

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
116 Lafayette St #206 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

1 bed

5 baths

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
116 Lafayette St #118 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem house for rent in Salem

1 bed

5 baths

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
116 Lafayette St #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salem condo for rent in Salem

1 bed

5 baths

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Salem State University, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Swampscott rental market.

How much is rent in Swampscott?

The average rent in Swampscott is $2,575 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Swampscott?

Average rent prices in Swampscott have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Swampscott rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Swampscott is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Swampscott?

To comfortably afford rent in Swampscott, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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