Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Swampscott, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Swampscott

$2,500/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Swampscott is $2,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$0.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Swampscott

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Swampscott rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Swampscott, MA

Average rent prices in Swampscott have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Swampscott, MA

Rent prices in Swampscott vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Swampscott is $2,475, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Swampscott run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,681.

Listings

Studio

$1,610

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,100

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,575

6%

24%

3 bedroom

$3,350

10%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,650

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,610

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

The table above reflects average rent prices in Swampscott, 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.

How does rent in Swampscott, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Swampscott and Beverly by all bedroom counts and property types.

Swampscott

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Swampscott, MA is 2% higher than the median rent in Beverly, MA.

Discover rentals in Swampscott, MA

The Landing at Vinnin Square - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

The Landing at Vinnin Square

330 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,434–$8,233

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

100 Vantage Ter, Swampscott, MA 01907

2 beds

2 baths

$3,415–$3,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Swampscott, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Swampscott rental market.

How much is rent in Swampscott?

The average rent in Swampscott is $2,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Swampscott?

Average rent prices in Swampscott have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Swampscott rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Swampscott is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $100,000/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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