Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Swampscott, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Swampscott

$2,625/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Swampscott is $2,625 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.

$2.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Swampscott

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Swampscott rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 8% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Swampscott run $2,443 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,731.

Listings

Studio

$1,625

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,050

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,500

8%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,800

6%

-

4 bedroom

$3,625

51%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,625

Last 30 days

51%

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$2,625
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Swampscott, MA is 5% higher than the median rent in Beverly, MA.

Discover rentals in Swampscott, MA

133 Elmwood Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Swampscott

CONDOS - Swampscott, MA

133 Elmwood Rd #2, Swampscott, MA 01907

5 beds

4 baths

$6,400

$6,100

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

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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 $2,625 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Swampscott?

Average rent prices in Swampscott have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $695 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 $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Swampscott?

Based on our current listings, 77% of Swampscott rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 10 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 13 units.

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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