Cheap Homes for Rent in Saugus, MA from $1,500 (13 Rentals)

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property at 376 Washington St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 11 Aspen St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Aspen St

LynnMA01905
property at 104 W Emerson St

$1,850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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104 W Emerson St, Unit 3

104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176

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property at 260 Tremont St

$1,850

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$1,850

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260 Tremont St

MelroseMA02176
property at 81 Whiting St

$1,900

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$1,900

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81 Whiting St, Unit 21

81 Whiting St
LynnMA01902
property at 4 Melrose St

$2,000

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$2,000

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4 Melrose St, Unit #3

4 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 465 Revere Beach Blvd

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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Cheapest Available Saugus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saugus, MA is a Studio unit found at Altitude Apartments in the East Saugus neighborhood priced from $1,574. Carlyle House Apartments in the West Revere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saugus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,574
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,700
The WilletStudio - 506Studio,1BA$1,815
CaldwellS3Studio,1BA$1,830
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign EA - WStudio,1BA$1,973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saugus, MA and Nearby

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saugus area is the $1.70 price per square foot 111 Oxford St Model at 111 Oxford St in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Saugus apartment is the 496 Lebanon St Model at 496 Lebanon St, Unit 3 starting at $3,300 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village 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.
111 Oxford St111 Oxford St3BR,2.5BA$1.70
496 Lebanon St, Unit 3496 Lebanon St3BR,2.5BA$1.83
41 Baker St, Unit 41 Baker Street41 Baker St4BR,1BA$1.67
30 Henry Ave, Unit 230 Henry Ave3BR,1BA$2.07
87 Auburn St, Unit 87 Auburn Street87 Auburn St3BR,1.5BA$2.27
96 Lawrence St, Unit #396 Lawrence St2BR,1BA$1.87
15 Astor St, Unit APT115 Astor St3BR,1BA$2.15
36 Ashland St, Unit 236 Ashland St2BR,1BA$2.00
730 Summer St, Unit 2730 Summer St2BR,1BA$1.98
12 Mount Vernon St, Unit BASEMENT12 Mount Vernon St1BR,1BA$2.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saugus

What type of rentals are currently available in Saugus?

There are currently 558 Apartments for Rent in Saugus, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $13,292. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Saugus ranging from $1,500 to $20,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Saugus ranges from $1,500 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,554.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Saugus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Saugus range from $2,600 to $5,719, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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