Lynn vs Swampscott: rent compared
As of June 2026, the average rent in Lynn is $2,300/month, $464 (17%) less than Swampscott at $2,764.
+$55 (+2.4%) yr/yr
n/a (n/a) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Recent months
| Month | Lynn | Swampscott | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,300 | $2,764 | −$464 |
| May 2026 | $2,292 | $2,732 | −$440 |
| April 2026 | $2,273 | $2,602 | −$329 |
| March 2026 | $2,264 | $2,590 | −$326 |
"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 $464/month, or about $5,568/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 — $2,300 vs $2,742/mo
- Lynn vs Revere — $2,300 vs $2,826/mo
- Lynn vs Peabody — $2,300 vs $2,812/mo
- Lynn vs Saugus — $2,300 vs $2,996/mo
- Lynn vs Medford — $2,300 vs $3,419/mo
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