Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Saugus Neighborhood of Saugus, MA from $2,900 (11 Rentals)

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property at 25 Pinehurst Rd

25 Pinehurst Rd

SaugusMA01906

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property at 27 Park

27 Park

SaugusMA01906
property at 11 Taylor St

11 Taylor St

SaugusMA01906

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11 Taylor St, Unit A

11 Taylor St
SaugusMA01906

Downtown Saugus, Saugus, MA Local Guide

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 $1,885. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,885
550 Walnut Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,975
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign EB-EStudio,1BA$2,043
The Fairmount North Shore1J1BR,1BA$2,050
The Emery at Overlook RidgeS1Studio,1BA$2,102

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saugus, MA

As of October 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Ridge Hill Ave, Unit 2727 Ridge Hill Ave3BR,2BA$0.38
15 Garfield Ave, Unit 215 Garfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
5 Howard St, Unit 15 Howard St1BR,1BA$0.22
40 Fowler Ave40 Fowler Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.65
154 Mount Vernon St, Unit 2154 Mount Vernon St3BR,1BA$2.27
190 North ShoreNew 2bd center unit2BR,2BA$2.40
12 Gilbert Ct, Unit 1212 Gilbert Ct2BR,1BA$2.33
59 Main St, Unit 59 Main St #159 Main St1BR,1BA$2.10
15 Playstead Rd, Unit 115 Playstead Rd2BR,1BA$2.70
40 Home St, Unit #140 Home St1BR,1BA$2.56

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Saugus, Saugus, MA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Saugus

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Saugus?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saugus, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $20,649. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Saugus ranging from $2,900 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Saugus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Saugus ranges from $2,900 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,433.

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.