Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Swampscott, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Swampscott

$2,607/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Swampscott is $2,607 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $707 more per month.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Swampscott

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Swampscott rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,607, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Swampscott run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,637

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$2,000

2%

19%

2 bedroom

$2,400

2%

22%

3 bedroom

$3,200

9%

39%

4 bedroom

$3,000

11%

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Studio

Average rent

$1,637

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

11%

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$2,607
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Swampscott, MA is 13% higher than the median rent in Beverly, MA.

Discover rentals in Swampscott, MA

Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

100 Vantage Ter, Swampscott, MA 01907

2 beds

2 baths

$2,725–$3,105

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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1002 Paradise Rd #3R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Swampscott

2 beds

2 baths

$2,750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
324 Essex St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

324 Essex St

324 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

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 Swampscott, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Swampscott rental market.

How much is rent in Swampscott?

The average rent in Swampscott is $2,607 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Swampscott?

Average rent prices in Swampscott have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Swampscott rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Swampscott is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $707 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 $104,000/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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