Lynn vs Swampscott: rent compared
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lynn is $2,354/month, $340 (13%) less than Swampscott at $2,694.
+$40 (+1.7%) yr/yr
n/a (n/a) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Recent months
| Month | Lynn | Swampscott | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,354 | $2,694 | −$340 |
| April 2026 | $2,333 | $2,564 | −$231 |
| March 2026 | $2,324 | $2,559 | −$235 |
"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 $340/month, or about $4,080/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 — $2,354 vs $2,717/mo
- Lynn vs Revere — $2,354 vs $2,809/mo
- Lynn vs Peabody — $2,354 vs $2,783/mo
- Lynn vs Saugus — $2,354 vs $2,944/mo
- Lynn vs Medford — $2,354 vs $3,388/mo
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