Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Saugus Neighborhood of Saugus, MA from $1,700 (12 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Saugus area of Saugus.

Atwood

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Downtown Saugus, Saugus, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Saugus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Saugus Studio Apartments | $2,487 | $1,799 | $6,774 |
Downtown Saugus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $2,050 | $5,630 |
Downtown Saugus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,624 | $2,697 | $7,853 |
Downtown Saugus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,591 | $3,584 | $6,384 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Saugus Neighborhood of Saugus, MA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Saugus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Saugus area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Chase at Overlook Ridge priced from $1,799. The Shipwright has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Saugus apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge | Design EB-E | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
The Shipwright | J1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | JR | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
The Emery at Overlook Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,261 |
Atwood | Studio-S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,330 |
Essex Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saugus, MA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Saugus area is the $3.43 price per square foot Mountain Model at The Exchange Street Apartments in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $3,725. The second greatest value Downtown Saugus apartment is the 862 Broadway Model at 862 Broadway, Unit #863-209 starting at $3,055 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the East Saugus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Saugus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Exchange Street Apartments | Mountain | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
862 Broadway, Unit #863-209 | 862 Broadway | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
The Fairmount North Shore | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
Essex Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
The Residences at Stevens Pond | The Appleton | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Beach House Apartments | Style A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
16 Denver St, Unit #0 | 16 Denver St | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
160 Pleasant Street Apartments | Salem | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
Atwood | Studio-S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.14 |
The Shipwright | J1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | JR | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Saugus, Saugus, MA
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Getting Around the Downtown Saugus Neighborhood in Saugus, MA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Saugus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Saugus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Saugus is under $2,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Saugus?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Saugus is The Shipwright which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Saugus costs $4,530.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 12 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Saugus?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Saugus have an average cost of $325 which is $4,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Saugus.
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