Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saugus Neighborhood of Santa Clarita, CA from $800 (68 Rentals)

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property at 20050 Dorothy St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20050 Dorothy St

Santa ClaritaCA91351
property at 20065 Avenue of the Oaks

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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20065 Avenue of the Oaks

Santa ClaritaCA91321
property at 20829 Marshall Way

$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

20829 Marshall Way

Santa ClaritaCA91350

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property at 18209 Sierra Hwy

$2,500

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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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18209 Sierra Hwy, Unit 17

18209 Sierra Hwy
Santa ClaritaCA91351
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Sierra Cross Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Cross Apartments

28214 Sierra Cross AveSanta Clarita, CA 91387
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24838 Newhall Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24838 Newhall Ave

24838 Newhall AveSanta Clarita, CA 91321
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Bridgeport Coast
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeport Coast

24100 Newhall Ranch RdSanta Clarita, CA 91355
property at 26701 McBean Pkwy

$2,199 - $2,566

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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26701 McBean Pkwy

Santa ClaritaCA91355
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CSC-Rye Canyon
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CSC-Rye Canyon

25016 Walnut StSanta Clarita, CA 91321
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Villa La Paz
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa La Paz

25052 Walnut StSanta Clarita, CA 91321
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Canyon Country Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Country Apartments

27273-27325 Camp Plenty RdSanta Clarita, CA 91351
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The Paseo at Town Center
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$2,199 - $4,035
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The Paseo at Town Center

24807 Magic Mountain PkyValencia, CA 91355
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Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saugus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saugus area of Santa Clarita, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Canyon Country Senior priced from $1,495. The Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,703. Here are the most affordable Saugus apartments for rent in Santa Clarita, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon Country SeniorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1,495
The VillagePlan C2BR,2BA$1,703
Monterra Ridge ApartmentsAdams (11A)1BR,1BA$1,750
Canyon Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,800
Stillmore ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,800
Whispering Oaks1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The Willows Apartments1bd 7251BR,1BA$1,995
55+ FountainGlen Stevenson RanchAna Capa1BR,1BA$1,999
Diamond ParkModel A 1 Bdrm - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,999
Sierra Canyon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saugus, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saugus area is the $2.52 price per square foot Plan D- 3 bed 2.75 bath Model at River Ranch Townhomes & Apartments in the in the Friendly Valley neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Saugus apartment is the San Rafael Model at The Vistas of West Hills starting at $3,387 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the North Valencia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saugus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Ranch Townhomes & ApartmentsPlan D- 3 bed 2.75 bath3BR,2.75BA$2.52
The Vistas of West HillsSan Rafael3BR,2BA$2.60
Colony TownhomesIbiza2BR,2.5BA$2.48
The Retreat2BD, 2BTH BR2BR,2BA$2.71
Beneda Lane Apartments2BD 2BTH2BR,2BA$2.10
Provence at ValenciaLillie2BR,1BA$2.77
RiverparkCascade2BR,2BA$2.79
The Willows Apartments1bd 7251BR,1BA$2.75
Canyon Country SeniorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.19
Canyon Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Santa Clarita, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saugus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Saugus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Saugus is under $2,010.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Saugus?

The cheapest apartment in Saugus is Monterra Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Saugus costs $4,095.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Saugus?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Saugus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Saugus?

Cheap apartments in Saugus have an average cost of $142 which is $3,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saugus.

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