
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Saugus Neighborhood of Saugus, MA from $1,700 (21 Rentals)
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Atwood

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The Residences at Stevens Pond

Essex Landing Apartments

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15 Garfield Ave, Unit 2
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51 Porter St, Unit 3

Altitude Apartments

550 Walnut Street

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51 Granville Ave, Unit 3

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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

The Fairmount North Shore

The Emery at Overlook Ridge
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45 Princeton Rd, Unit #1

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Gibson Point

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Avana Cliffside

Kings Lynne

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40 Home St, Unit #1

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Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge

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47 Bickford Ave, Unit basementunit
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Downtown Saugus, Saugus, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Saugus?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Downtown Saugus Studio Apartments | $2,321 | $1,915 | $2,978 |
Downtown Saugus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $1,700 | $5,540 |
Downtown Saugus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,464 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Saugus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,631 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Saugus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,035 | $4,035 | $4,035 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 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 Altitude Apartments priced from $1,770. 550 Walnut Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. 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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Altitude Apartments | Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,770 |
550 Walnut Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
The Chase at Overlook Ridge | Design EB-E | Studio,1BA | $2,043 |
The Fairmount North Shore | 1J | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
The Emery at Overlook Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,102 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saugus, MA
As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Saugus area is the $0.38 price per square foot 27 Ridge Hill Ave Model at 27 Ridge Hill Ave, Unit 27 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Downtown Saugus apartment is the 15 Garfield Ave Model at 15 Garfield Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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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27 Ridge Hill Ave, Unit 27 | 27 Ridge Hill Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
15 Garfield Ave, Unit 2 | 15 Garfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
40 Fowler Ave | 40 Fowler Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.65 |
154 Mount Vernon St, Unit 2 | 154 Mount Vernon St | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
12 Gilbert Ct, Unit 12 | 12 Gilbert Ct | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
190 North Shore | New 2bd center unit | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
59 Main St, Unit 59 Main St #1 | 59 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
15 Playstead Rd, Unit 1 | 15 Playstead Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
40 Home St, Unit #1 | 40 Home St | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
45 Princeton Rd, Unit #1 | 45 Princeton Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Saugus, Saugus, MA
Ranked #2
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Saugus?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Saugus is at Altitude Apartments listed at $1,770.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Saugus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Saugus Apartment is $1,930 at Altitude Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Saugus Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Saugus is starting from $2,605 at Altitude Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Saugus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Saugus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kings Lynne and starts from $3,730.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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Written by: Trey Huguley
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