Cheap Homes for Rent in Saugus, MA from $1,200 (20 Rentals)

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property at 376 Washington St

$1,200

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property at 81 Whiting St

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 24

81 Whiting St

LynnMA01902

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property at 465 Revere Beach Blvd

$2,000

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$2,000

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property at 20 Central Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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20 Central Ave

RevereMA02151
property at 340 Main St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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340 Main St

MelroseMA02176
property at 10 Franklin Ave

$2,100 - $2,880

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10 Franklin Ave

RevereMA02151

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property at 10 Ocean 4004

$2,400

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$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Ocean 4004

RevereMA02151

Saugus, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saugus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saugus, MA is a Studio unit found at Carlyle House Apartments in the West Revere neighborhood priced from $1,700. Altitude Apartments in the East Saugus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,728. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saugus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,700
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,728
Northgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,785
3739 Walnut0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800
The WilletStudio - 506Studio,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saugus, MA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saugus area is the $0.23 price per square foot 28 Yeamans St Model at 28 Yeamans St, Unit #2 in the in the West Revere neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Saugus apartment is the 452 Main St Model at 452 Main St, Unit 4 starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 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.
28 Yeamans St, Unit #228 Yeamans St2BR,2BA$0.23
452 Main St, Unit 4452 Main St1BR,1BA$0.19
238 Everett St, Unit #1238 Everett St2BR,1BA$0.25
111 Oxford St111 Oxford St3BR,2.5BA$1.70
15 Crescent Ln, Unit 15 Crescent LN Unit B15 Crescent Ln2BR,1BA$1.56
139 Sigourney St, Unit 139 Sigourney Street #2139 Sigourney St2BR,1BA$1.47
22 Whiting St, Unit 122 Whiting St3BR,1BA$2.29
30 Henry Ave, Unit 330 Henry Ave3BR,1BA$2.07
96 Lawrence St, Unit #396 Lawrence St2BR,1BA$1.87
730 Summer St, Unit 2730 Summer St2BR,1BA$1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saugus

What type of rentals are currently available in Saugus?

There are currently 542 Apartments for Rent in Saugus, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $7,632. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Saugus ranging from $1,200 to $22,500.

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 $1,200 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,178.

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 $2,350 to $5,719, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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