Lynn vs Swampscott: rent compared
As of September 2026, the average rent in Lynn is $2,342/month, $1,194 (34%) less than Swampscott at $3,536.
+$56 (+2.4%) yr/yr
n/a (n/a) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Recent months
| Month | Lynn | Swampscott | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $2,342 | $3,536 | −$1,194 |
| August 2026 | $2,357 | $3,556 | −$1,199 |
| July 2026 | $2,432 | $3,558 | −$1,126 |
| June 2026 | $2,430 | $3,364 | −$934 |
| May 2026 | $2,405 | $3,325 | −$920 |
| April 2026 | $2,342 | $3,158 | −$816 |
"Difference" is the Lynn average minus the Swampscott average each month. Both series are Zillow ZORI on the same smoothed, market-rate basis, so they are directly comparable — typical observed rents across all home types, not asking prices or active listings.
What this means for renters
Lynn is the cheaper of the two by roughly $1,194/month, or about $14,328/year versus Swampscott. Remember these are typical rents across all home types — a specific 1- or 2-bedroom can land either side of the average.
Compare Lynn with other nearby cities
- Lynn vs Salem — $2,342 vs $2,683/mo
- Lynn vs Revere — $2,342 vs $2,764/mo
- Lynn vs Peabody — $2,342 vs $2,836/mo
- Lynn vs Saugus — $2,342 vs $3,057/mo
- Lynn vs Medford — $2,342 vs $3,626/mo
See the full Lynn-area ranking, the Lynn ZIP-code breakdown, or how we compute these figures.
First published · Page last updated · rent index data through September 2026.
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